EAST TURNAGAIN ARM; PORTAGE — * WHAT...Mixed precipitation likely. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches around Girdwood and 6 to 12 inches from Portage through Turnagain Pass. Ice accumulations of around a trace to a light glaze. Visibility as low as one half mile at times in heavier snowfall.
* WHERE...East Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibility could be significantly reduced within heavy snow, especially through Portage Valley.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will transition to a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain before changing to all rain Tuesday morning. Rain on top of snow that has already fallen may also lead to slush and ponding for water on roads.
Winter weather in East Turnagain Arm; Portage makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS