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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 3:32 PM Jan. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. For Palmer to Birchwood and Eagle River, total snow
accumulations 5 to 10 inches. For Anchorage north to Big Lake and
Wasilla, total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Anchorage / Eagle River (all elevations), and Lower
Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snow overnight has led to widespread
accumulations of 2-4 inches.  Steady snow continues through the
day Tuesday with periods of heavier snow possible affecting the
morning and evening commutes. Snowfall rates of an inch per hour
in this heavy snow is possible, leading to significantly reduced
visibility of one half mile or less at times.

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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