ANCHORAGE HILLSIDE / EAGLE RIVER — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, highest amounts above 2000 feet elevation.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery roads. Areas of low visibility especially in heavier snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow this morning will continue through late evening. The heaviest snow will be Tuesday morning through around midday.
Winter weather in Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River 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