Moderate Cold Wave ● Active
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 28 at 1:21PM AKDT until October 29 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK, United States of America
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* 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.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-29T13:00:00-08:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley
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