GOLDSTREAM VALLEY AND NENANA HILLS; CHATANIKA R… — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches.
* WHERE...Fairbanks, Fox, Chatanika, Ester and Nenana.
* 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 Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana 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