HATCHER PASS — * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches, highest amounts near the mountains.
* WHERE...Hatcher Pass.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery roads. Areas of low visibility especially in heavier snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue through early Tuesday afternoon before tapering off. The additional snowfall this morning will bring the total storm accumulation across Hatcher Pass to 10 to 24 inches, highest in the mountains.
Winter weather in Hatcher 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS