Moderate Cold Wave ● Active

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 24 at 2:56PM AKDT until October 24 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK, United States of America

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* WHAT...Freezing rain and snow. Snow accumulations up to one inch.
Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Central Susitna Valley, including Talkeetna.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of mixed precipitation have developed
across parts of the Central Susitna Valley this afternoon,
including a mix of freezing rain and snow. The highest potential
for minor ice accumulations is anticipated along the Talkeetna Spur
Road and near Talkeetna, where temperatures could remain at or
below freezing through this evening. Temperatures will gradually
rise above freezing by the overnight hours tonight, allowing
freezing rain to transition to plain rain.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCentral Susitna Valley
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-24T22:00:00-08:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Central Susitna Valley

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