Winter Weather Advisory 01/07/2025 10:49 for areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 9:49AM AKST until January 7 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 7, 2025 - 10:49am
Expires: 
January 7, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Rain falling on ice at lower elevations. Snow and blowing snow through Thompson Pass, with visibility as low as one half mile. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and winds gusting as high as 40 mph through the Pass. * WHERE...Valdez up to Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. Reduced visibility through Thompson Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain falling on frozen surfaces will continue to produce slick conditions on untreated roads and other surfaces.
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