Winter Storm Warning issued October 28 at 1:21PM AKDT until October 30 at 2:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Level
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
Region
North America
Category
Weather
Source
NWS / NOAA weather

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Visibility one quarter mile or less at
times. Total snow accumulations 7 to 15 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Susitna Valley, including the Parks Highway
corridor through Broad Pass.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 2 PM Akdt Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, with low visibility and
rapidly accumulating snow along the Parks Highway.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will fall overnight tonight through
Thursday morning, with 3 to 6 inches accumulation. Snowfall
intensity will then increase during the afternoon hours. The
heaviest snow will fall Thursday night through Friday morning. Snow
could then mix with or change to rain Friday afternoon as
temperatures warm above freezing.

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

This month
2025th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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