ANCHORAGE HILLSIDE / EAGLE RIVER — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with the greater amounts more likely at higher elevations.
* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery roads. Areas of low visibility especially in heavier snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will begin late this evening and continue through late Tuesday evening. Temperatures will cool to and below freezing late this evening, changing a mix of snow and rain to solidly snowfall. Snow accumulations will be greater at higher elevations. There is uncertainty for lower elevation snow accumulations which will depend on how snow levels change over time.
Winter weather in Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River 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