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WWAK41 PAFC 052056
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1156 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025

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Northern Copper Valley-Northern Susitna Valley-Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Chistochina, Paxson,
Chulitna, Slana, Denali Highway, Nebesna, and Broad Pass
1156 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 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 Friday night 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...From 6 PM this evening to 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 drive colder air and
  strong winds south through the passes of the Alaska Range late
  Friday 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. Falling and 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.

 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
1156 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 7 and 14 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60
  mph. Wind chills falling to as low as 35 below zero by Sunday
  morning.

* 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 drive colder air and
  strong winds through Thompson Pass beginning later today. 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. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your
vehicle.

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

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. 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.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

&&

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Eureka / Tahneta Pass-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-
Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Lake Louise, Tahneta Pass, Mendeltna,
Eureka, McCarthy, Tolsona, Tonsina, Chitina, Nelchina, Copper
Center, 46 Mile, Glennallen, Gakona, and Kenny Lake
1156 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2
  to 10 inches. Lowest amounts from Glennallen west. Highest amounts
  south and east of Glennallen. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on
  Saturday.

* WHERE...Central Copper Valley, Ernestine, Eureka / Tahneta Pass,
  McCarthy, Southern Copper Valley, and Western Copper Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could
  reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of snow is expected to develop
  by late Friday evening and continue through Saturday afternoon.
  Northerly winds will also increase Friday night through Saturday
  as colder air moves into the basin. The snow will become light and
  powdery by Saturday, with the combination of snow and wind likely
  leading to areas of blowing snow that could significantly reduce
  visibility.

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