Blizzard Warning issued November 9 at 11:19PM AKST until November 10 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
- Level
- Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions likely. Total snow accumulations between
8 and 16 inches. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Visibility
reduced to as low as one quarter mile in blowing snow.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibility could be
significantly reduced within heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow is likely through Tuesday morning.
Conditions will begin to improve starting late Tuesday morning as
winds begin to slowly diminish and snow becomes lighter and more
showery in nature.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and
poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions,
making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter
survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
- In the last 30 days
- 160th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather