Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 9:26PM AKST until March 6 at 7:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 10:26pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow, and mixed precipitation. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
mph through Eastern Turnagain Arm.
* WHERE...Girdwood, Portage, Whittier, Turnagain Pass, Seward,
Interior Kenai Peninsula
* WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday 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.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Area Description:
East Turnagain Arm; Portage; Southern Kenai Mtns; Interior Kenai Peninsula; Turnagain Pass; West Prince William Sound & Whittier
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK