Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 4 at 9:26PM AKST until March 6 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 10:26pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
12 inches possible. Winds could gust from 30 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula, Cooper Landing, and Southern
Kachemak Bay.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and
evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage
to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong storm is expected to track either up
Cook Inlet or into Prince William Sound. Snow and gusty winds are
likely in either scenario, but the track will determine whether or
not snow accumulations fall on the lower or higher side of the
stated range.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Southern Kachemak Bay; SW Kenai Peninsula; NW Kenai Peninsula; Skilak Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
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