GOLDSTREAM VALLEY AND NENANA HILLS; CHATANIKA R… — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches.
* WHERE...Fairbanks, Fox, Chatanika, Ester and Nenena.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will intensify through Tuesday, with heavier snow expected by late Tuesday morning. There is high uncertainty in the exact location of this heavier snow area, as a band looks likely to set up immediately east of the area. This detail will be crucial in determining which spots get 6 inches or more versus 3 inches or less. A 30 mile change east or west will result in drastic differences. If the area of heavier snow shifts slightly west, heavy snow becomes more likely over the area, and some areas like North Pole could see greater totals of 7 or even 8 inches. If the area of heavier snow shifts slightly east, heavy snow becomes less likely over the area.
Winter weather in Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana 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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