One product issued by NWS for: Snug Harbor AK
Special Weather Statement
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK 956 PM AKDT Fri Jul 17 2026 AKZ703-704-724-726>728-190000- East Turnagain Arm-Portage-Skilak Lake-Interior Kenai Peninsula- Turnagain Pass-West Prince William Sound & Whittier- Including the cities of Girdwood, Portage, Cooper Landing, Skilak Lake, Moose Pass, Summit Lake, Hope, Turnagain Pass, Whittier, and Chenega 956 PM AKDT Fri Jul 17 2026 ...PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN AND STRONG WINDS FROM WHITTIER THROUGH TURNAGAIN ARM AND ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE SEWARD AND STERLING HIGHWAYS SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... A strong frontal system with an atmospheric river of moisture will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain and gusty southeasterly winds through Turnagain Arm and across portions of the eastern Kenai Peninsula. The heaviest rain and strongest winds will likely occur between late Saturday night and Monday evening. Likely (70-80%) rainfall amounts and wind gusts: For Whittier: 3 to 5 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 35 mph. For Portage: 2 to 4 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 55 mph. For Girdwood: 1 to 2 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 35 mph. For Turnagain Arm: 1 to 2 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 55 mph. For Turnagain Pass, Hope, and south to Primrose: 1 to 2.5 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 35 mph. For Sterling Highway west of Sterling, including Cooper Landing: 1 to 2 inches of rain; wind gusts 30 to 45 mph, highest near Jean Lake. The combination of heavy rain and strong winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Heavy rain may also cause ponding of water on area roadways. Use caution when travelling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$