Moderate Cold Wave ● Active
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 19 at 1:34PM AKDT until October 20 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK, United States of America
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches, with the greater amounts more likely at higher elevations.
* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
roads. Areas of low visibility especially in heavier snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will begin late this evening and
continue through late Tuesday evening. Temperatures will cool to
and below freezing late this evening, changing a mix of snow and
rain to solidly snowfall. Snow accumulations will be greater at
higher elevations. There is uncertainty for lower elevation snow
accumulations which will depend on how snow levels change over
time.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-20T07:30:00-08:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River
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