Winter Weather Advisory 01/05/2025 06:16 for areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 5:16AM AKST until January 5 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 5, 2025 - 6:16am
Expires: 
January 5, 2025 - 10:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility reduced to one half mile. * WHERE...Thompson Pass and Keystone Canyon. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile or less for periods of time. The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will continue through this morning. Cold temperatures of 5 to 10 below zero and winds gusting to 45 mph will result in wind chills as low as 40 below zero.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Area Description: 
Northeast Prince William Sound
Forcast Office: 
NWS Anchorage AK