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WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
121 PM AKDT Wed Oct 28 2026

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Northern Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Broad Pass, Denali Highway, and Chulitna
121 PM AKDT Wed Oct 28 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 2 PM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Visibility one quarter mile or less at
  times. Total snow accumulations 7 to 15 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Susitna Valley, including the Parks Highway
  corridor through Broad Pass.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 2 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, with low visibility and
  rapidly accumulating snow along the Parks Highway.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will fall overnight tonight through
  Thursday morning, with 3 to 6 inches accumulation. Snowfall
  intensity will then increase during the afternoon hours. The
  heaviest snow will fall Thursday night through Friday morning. Snow
  could then mix with or change to rain Friday afternoon as
  temperatures warm above freezing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

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

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Southern Susitna Valley-Central Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Petersville, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, and
Willow
121 PM AKDT Wed Oct 28 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 1 PM AKDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, freezing rain, and rain expected. Total snow
  accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulation up to one tenth
  of an inch.

* WHERE...The Susitna Valley, from around Willow north to the
  Talkeetna Spur Road.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 1 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Thursday morning commute. Roads, and especially
  bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will develop around midnight
  tonight. Warmer air aloft will then cause a mix of precipitation
  types late tonight through Thursday morning with a general
  transition from snow to freezing rain. The willow area, which tends
  to hold on to colder surface temperatures has the highest potential
  for freezing rain. Surface temperatures will slowly rise above
  freezing late Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon, with a
  changeover to plain 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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Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
121 PM AKDT Wed Oct 28 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Visibility one half mile or less at times.
  Total snow accumulations 10 to 15 inches.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will develop Thursday evening, then
  intensify Thursday night into Friday. The heaviest snow is expected
  during the day Friday. Warming temperatures on Friday will lead to
  a changeover to rain for lower elevations of the pass. The top of
  the pass will likely remain all snow.

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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