LOWER MATANUSKA VALLEY; SOUTHERN SUSITNA VALLEY — * WHAT...Freezing rain and rain falling on cold surfaces expected. Total ice accumulation of a light glaze.
* WHERE...Lower Matanuska Valley and Southern Susitna Valley from south and west of Wasilla to Willow.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Some roads will become slick.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of light rain, possibly mixed with snow, will develop and become more widespread tonight. Temperatures will hover right around or a few degrees above freezing for locations south and west of Wasilla and below freezing near Willow. Colder areas, including hills, bridges, and overpasses will be the most likely to see freezing rain. Rain will then taper off overnight into Thursday morning, with temperatures cooling to freezing or below. Thus, any water on roadways will freeze.
Winter weather in Lower Matanuska Valley; Southern Susitna 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.
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