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WHAT: Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times.
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WHERE: Thompson Pass.
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WHEN: From 10 AM Saturday to noon AKDT Sunday.
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IMPACTS: Plan on difficult travel conditions.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Heavy snow combined with strong winds will produce difficult travel conditions. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times. Snow and wind will increase Saturday afternoon and continue into Sunday morning with the worst conditions expected Saturday night.
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to noon AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow combined with strong winds will produce difficult travel conditions. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times. Snow and wind will increase Saturday afternoon and continue into Sunday morning with the worst conditions expected Saturday night.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Two systems will bring snow and blowing snow to the area. The first round will take place Friday afternoon into Friday night with light snow accumulation possible. The second, and potentially more impactful one, will occur mid-day Saturday into Sunday morning. Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning will be the window for heaviest snow, blowing snow, and reduced visibilities. Snow will linger through Sunday.
Two systems will affect the area; the first for mid-day Friday into Friday evening, and the second, and potentially more impactful one, mid-day Saturday into Sunday morning. Mostly light snow is anticipated with the first system for Friday. Heavy snow accumulation will be possible with the second system for Saturday. The greatest snowfall will occur south of the Edgerton Highway and along the Richardson Highway Saturday evening into early Sunday morning.
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