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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
509 AM AKST Thu Mar 5 2026

AKZ703-704-725>728-060200-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0031.260306T0800Z-260307T0400Z/
East Turnagain Arm-Portage-Southern Kenai Mtns-Interior Kenai
Peninsula-Turnagain Pass-West Prince William Sound & Whittier-
Including the cities of Hope, Girdwood, Chenega, Seward, Summit
Lake, Moose Pass, Turnagain Pass, Whittier, and Portage
509 AM AKST Thu Mar 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow, and mixed precipitation. Total snow
  accumulations between 6 and 18 inches with the highest amounts
  near Portage and through Turnagain Pass. Winds gusting as high as
  60 mph through Eastern Turnagain Arm.

* WHERE...Girdwood, Portage, Whittier, Turnagain Pass, Seward,
  Interior Kenai Peninsula

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Very strong
  winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Rain
  falling onto snow covered and frozen roadways may freeze on
  contact.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front will move into the eastern
  Kenai Peninsula late Thursday night. Temperatures will gradually
  warm as the front pushes north, possibly transitioning snow to
  rain for Girdwood, Portage, Whittier and Seward, rising snow
  levels to between 300 and 800 feet midday before falling quickly
  at the end of the event. There is some uncertainty on the storm
  track, which will lead to fluctuations in snow levels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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Markle

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