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WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1219 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025

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Eureka / Tahneta Pass-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-
Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Tahneta Pass, Tonsina, Tolsona, Copper
Center, Chitina, McCarthy, Lake Louise, Glennallen, 46 Mile,
Kenny Lake, Nelchina, Eureka, Mendeltna, and Gakona
1219 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat for snow has ended. However, gusty winds may continue to
produce areas of blowing snow. Temperatures will also continue to
fall, dropping to as low as 20 to 30 below zero by Sunday evening.

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Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
1219 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
  snow and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite
  may occur in as little as 10 minutes on exposed skin.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic airmass will continue to drive
  colder air and strong winds through Thompson Pass. The combination
  of snow already on the ground, along with additional snowfall
  expected and strong gap winds, will likely lead to snow and
  blowing snow that may severely reduce visibility. Snow is likely
  to taper off starting Sunday morning, however, gusty winds will
  persist.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very hazardous. Persons should delay
travel if possible. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit
with you, and make sure your car is winterized and in good working
order. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes
will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

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Northern Copper Valley-Northern Susitna Valley-Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Slana, Mentasta Lake, Broad Pass,
Nebesna, Denali Highway, Paxson, Chistochina, and Chulitna
1219 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions due to blowing snow expected. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph. Wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below
  zero falling to as low as 25 to 40 below zero by Sunday.

* WHERE...Broad Pass, Richardson Highway from south of Isabel Pass
  to Paxson, and along the Tok Cutoff from Mentasta Pass to north of
  Gakona.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in
  as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Blowing snow may reduce
  visibility to as low as one quarter mile at times. This is
  expected to be a prolonged blowing snow and cold weather event.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic airmass will continue to drive
  colder air and strong winds south through the passes of the Alaska
  Range through Sunday. The combination of snow already on the
  ground and strong gap winds through the mountain passes will
  likely lead to blowing snow that may severely reduce visibility.
  The combination of wind and falling temperatures will result in
  wind chill values as low as 25 below zero through Broad Pass and
  40 below zero across the far northern Copper River Basin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Blowing snow with strong winds and poor
visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions,
making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter
survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes
will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

 For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

&&

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Kodiak Island Northeast-
Including the cities of Port Lions, Ouzinkie, and Kodiak City
1219 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
  3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island Northeast.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will develop and allow
  for colder temperatures to work into Kodiak Island. In addition, a
  compact low will move towards the island from the northeast later
  today with snow spreading  over the northern side of the island
  this afternoon and continuing through Sunday afternoon.

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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Markle