Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 4:27AM AKST until March 7 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 5:27am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
inches. Localized amounts to 6 inches along the Hillside and Glenn
Highway Corridor from Eagle River to Palmer. Winds gusting as high
as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Anchorage / Eagle River (all elevations), and Lower
Matanuska Valley.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of very light snow this morning will
taper off by early afternoon. A second round of snow is then
expected to develop by mid to to late Friday afternoon, just in
time for the evening commute, and continue through the overnight
hours. Gusty southerly winds may result in blowing and drifting
snow, reducing visibility at times. Snow showers may linger
through day Saturday with additional light accumulations possible.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Area Description:
Anchorage; Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River; Lower Matanuska Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK