Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories Issued by NWS
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WWAK41 PAFC 170008
WSWAER
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
408 PM AKDT Sat Mar 16 2024
AKZ132-170300-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240317T0300Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
408 PM AKDT Sat Mar 16 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of
up to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility
to one-half mile at times.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The system remains on track with snowfall
rates gradually decreasing this evening. Localized areas of
stronger winds could lead to reductions in visibility to one-
half at times. Valdez is continuing to gradually warm above
freezing this afternoon and snow will mix with rain later this
afternoon and evening before switching completely to rain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.
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AKZ142-170300-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240317T0300Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson,
and Slana
408 PM AKDT Sat Mar 16 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 inches
south of Tonsina on the Richardson Highway and up to one inch
of snow north of Tonsina along the Richardson Highway.
* WHERE...Copper River Basin.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates and accumulation is on track
to gradually decrease later this evening and totals will be
dependent on snowfall rates and the timing of any precipitation
type transitioning from snow to a rain snow mix.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.
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