Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 4:26AM AKST until December 23 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 5:26am
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and freezing rain. Additional snow accumulations
up to 2 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an
inch.
* WHERE...Richardson Highway from Tonsina south to Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult due to snow and ice
accumulation. Rain on snow covered roadways may create
additional ice and travel hazards.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation type may change rapidly
between snow and freezing rain with elevation along the highway.
Portions of the southern Copper Basin along the Edgerton Highway
may also see sleet mixing in with light snow. If enough warm
air aloft works in more substantially, freezing rain may lead to
a light glaze in these areas.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.
Area Description:
Copper River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK