Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 5:31AM AKST until February 24 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Central Copper Valley; Tok Cutoff
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches from Glennallen to Gakona and 6 to 12 inches along the Tok Cutoff. * WHERE...Central Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Glennallen, Gakona, Chistochina, and Slana. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The area of highest accumulation is expected along the Tok Cutoff from around Chistochina to Slana. Much less snow is expected as you head south from Glennallen down to Chitina. Snow will gradually taper off during the day Tuesday. However, gusty northwest to northeast winds will develop and lead to reduced visibilities as the freshly fallen snow is lofted and blown around. The gusty winds and blowing snow will likely continue through Tuesday night and perhaps beyond.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
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