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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 1:40 AM Jan. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and localized areas of drifting and blowing snow across N and W Anchorage. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches for lower elevations and locally higher amounts on the Hillside areas. Visibility reduced to one half mile at times during heavy snow. * WHERE...All elevations of Anchorage and Eagle River, Lower Matanuska Valley, Southern Susitna Valley, and Central Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The light and powdery nature of the snow will be easily lofted by winds and vehicles, leading to significantly reduced visibility at times on area roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of light to moderate snow will be possible through Tuesday evening before tapering off from west to east as a drier northwest wind develops. Pockets of light snow will likely linger across the western foothills of the Talkeetna Mountains and over the Hillsides of Anchorage and Eagle River into the overnight hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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