EUREKA / TAHNETA PASS; WESTERN COPPER VALLEY — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Highest amounts between Eureka and Sheep Mountain.
* WHERE...Eureka / Tahneta Pass and Western Copper Valley.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional light snow today will give way to steadier snowfall this evening through Tuesday evening before slowly tapering off by Wednesday morning. The heaviest snow is expected to fall between early Tuesday morning and Tuesday evening. Up to 6 inches of snow is expected around Mendeltna with higher amounts farther west along the Glenn Highway.
Winter weather in Eureka / Tahneta Pass; Western Copper Valley 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