THOMPSON PASS — * WHAT...Blizzard conditions likely. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Visibility reduced to as low as one quarter mile in blowing snow.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibility could be significantly reduced within heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of light to moderate snow is expected late this morning before tapering off in the afternoon. A second round of heavier snow is likely this evening through Tuesday morning. Conditions will begin to improve starting late Tuesday morning as winds begin to slowly diminish and snow becomes lighter and more showery in nature.
Winter weather in Thompson Pass 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.
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