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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 1:17 AM Jan. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, mostly rain. Total liquid equivalents of 0.3 to 1.25 inches, with the highest amounts at higher elevations. Total snow accumulations of a trace to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River (all elevations), Matanuska Valley, and Southern Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A warm and wet system will move into the area today, gradually increasing temperatures and southeasterly winds. Overnight tonight, light to moderate rain will develop and spread over Anchorage, the Mat Valley and southern Susitna Valley. The most likely area for freezing rain will be from Houston north to Willow before temperatures warm. Rain falling onto roadways with blocked or frozen drainage may cause ponding and localized flooding. Hydroplaning is likely in areas with significant water build up. Colder air moving in rapidly behind this system Friday morning will quickly transition rain back to snow. The rapid return to freezing temperatures will quickly refreeze any water on area roadways, creating hazardous conditions. Southeasterly winds will develop in the Anchorage Bowl around 3am, becoming southwesterly between 9am and noon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. &&
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