Weather Alerts for Matanuska Valley

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning  WINTER STORM WARNING   Winter Storm Warning
MATANUSKA VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Northern Susitna Valley
Effective: Wed, 10/28 1:21pm Updated: Wed, 10/28 9:35pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 10/29 4:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Information:
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.

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
MATANUSKA VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Southern Susitna Valley - Central Susitna Valley
Effective: Wed, 10/28 1:21pm Updated: Wed, 10/28 9:35pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 10/29 1:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Information:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
MATANUSKA VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River
Effective: Wed, 10/28 2:57pm Updated: Wed, 10/28 9:35pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 10/29 4:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides, mainly above 1000 feet
elevation.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 1 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be late Thursday
afternoon through early Thursday evening.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.



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