Moderate Cold Wave ● Active

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 20 at 2:48AM AKDT until October 20 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK, United States of America

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* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches.
Highest amounts north of Gulkana. Lowest amounts south of the Glenn
and Richardson Hwy junction, near Copper Center.

* WHERE...Central Copper Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
roads. Areas of low visibility especially in heavier snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue across the Central Copper
Valley through this evening. Rain may mix in with the snow at times
south of Gulkana, limiting snow amounts.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCentral Copper Valley
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-20T16:00:00-08:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Central Copper Valley

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