EASTERN ALASKA RANGE NORTH OF TRIMS CAMP; EASTE… — * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 24 to 36 inches expected above 2500 feet with higher amounts above pass level and 12 to 24 inches expected below 2500 feet. Snowfall rates could exceed one inch an hour at times.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow continues to build in Monday night and is expected to last through Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds shift to the north Tuesday with gusts in the 20 to 30 mph range expected.
Winter weather in Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp; Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp 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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