EASTERN ALASKA RANGE NORTH OF TRIMS CAMP; EASTE… — * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches possible above 2500 feet and 6 to 12 inches possible below 2500 feet, with locally higher amounts possible above pass level. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Following strong southerly winds north of Trims Camp on Monday, moderate to heavy snow is expected to build in late Monday through Tuesday and Wednesday as winds shift to being out of the north. This Winter Storm Watch will follow the Wind Advisory that is issued for north of Trims Camp on Monday.
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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