Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 9:07AM AKST until March 6 at 7:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 10:07am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* 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
50 mph through Eastern Turnagain Arm.
* WHERE...Girdwood, Portage, Whittier, Turnagain Pass, Seward,
Interior Kenai Peninsula
* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKST this evening.
* 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 this morning. 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