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Alaska Snowfall Alert: Up to 15 Inches Expected
30 Oct
Summary
- Up to 15 inches of snow forecast for Alaska's Northern Susitna Valley.
- Heavy snowfall expected overnight, with possible rain changeover Friday.
- Motorists warned of difficult travel on Parks Highway due to low visibility.
Alaska is currently under a winter storm warning, with forecasts predicting up to 15 inches of snowfall in the Northern Susitna Valley. This heavy snow is expected to create hazardous driving conditions and significantly reduce visibility, especially along the major transportation route of the Parks Highway, which connects Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage issued the warning for areas including Chulitna, Broad Pass, and the Denali Highway, effective from Thursday afternoon until Friday afternoon. Motorists are particularly advised about the stretch between mile markers 215 and 225 on the Parks Highway, where travel could be very difficult. Snow accumulations of 7 to 15 inches are anticipated, with visibility potentially dropping to a quarter-mile or less.
In addition to the primary warning, the NWS Fairbanks has issued separate advisories for other parts of Alaska, forecasting 4-8 inches in southern Denali Borough and 6-12 inches in the eastern Alaska Range. Drivers are strongly encouraged to check 511.alaska.gov or call 511 for the latest road conditions and to carry emergency supplies. The forecast indicates a possibility of snow mixing with or changing to rain on Friday afternoon, adding another layer of potential hazards for travelers.
