FORTYMILE COUNTRY; UPPER TANANA VALLEY; DELTA J… — * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with lower totals of 1 to 3 inches expected from Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 12 to 16 inches will be possible, especially between Tanacross and Dot Lake.
* WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will diminish through Wednesday.
Winter weather in Fortymile Country; Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction 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