Weather Alerts for Western Prince William SoundIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND | ||
Areas Affected: Anchorage - Lower Matanuska Valley |
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| Effective: Sun, 1/11 6:32am | Updated: Sun, 1/11 9:40am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 1/11 12:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Snow. Areas of freezing drizzle. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts possible in heavy snow bands. * WHERE...Anchorage and Lower Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally heavy bands of snow will continue to move over the area. These bands are capable of producing snowfall rates of one inch per hour. Low density snow will be easily lofted by cars, leading to reduced visibility. Some areas of freezing drizzle will be heavy enough to ice up windshields. Information: 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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| WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND | ||
Areas Affected: Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River |
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| Effective: Sun, 1/11 6:32am | Updated: Sun, 1/11 9:40am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 1/11 12:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Snow. Areas of freezing drizzle. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts possible in heavy snow bands. * WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally heavy bands of snow will continue to move over the area. These bands are capable of producing snowfall rates of one inch per hour. Low density snow will be easily lofted by cars, leading to reduced visibility. Some areas of freezing drizzle will be heavy enough to ice up windshields. Information: 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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| WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND | ||
Areas Affected: Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River - East Turnagain Arm - Portage - Southern Kenai Mtns - Interior Kenai Peninsula - Turnagain Pass |
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| Effective: Sun, 1/11 5:45am | Updated: Sun, 1/11 9:40am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 1/12 6:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
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The Chugach NF Avalanche Information Center in Girdwood has issued a SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT for the following areas: South Fork Eagle River, Chugach State Park, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Moose Pass, Summit Lake, and Seward From 6 am Sunday, Jan 11 to 6 am Monday, Jan 12. * WHAT...Unusually dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry.Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Moose Pass, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...In effect from Sunday 6:00 am to Monday 6:00 am AKST. * IMPACTS...Very large human-triggered avalanches are likely. Despite clear skies and nicer weather, the snowpack is very unstable and dangerous avalanches can be easily triggered by people. It is likely avalanches may be triggered remotely from flat terrain below steeper slopes. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If deciding to recreate in the backcountry, choose low-angle terrain with nothing steeper above you. Cautious route-finding and conservative decision- making skills will be necessary to identify and avoid slopes that could avalanche. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. For more information visit www.ChugachAvalanche.org. |
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