Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 6 at 9:07AM AKST until March 6 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 10:07am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 4 and 10 inches, highest amounts from
Ninilchik to Nikiski. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility
as low as one half mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong storm system will track along the
southern Kenai Peninsula today with snow and gusty winds
developing this morning. There will likely be a period of less
snow and wind late Friday morning through Friday afternoon;
however, additional snow showers and a shift in the wind from
north to south is expected by Friday evening. Snow and gusty winds
may linger into Saturday for communities along Kachemak Bay.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
SW Kenai Peninsula; NW Kenai Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
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