Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 19 at 10:50PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 19, 2026 - 11:50pm
Expires:
October 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Highest amounts between Eureka and Sheep Mountain.
* WHERE...Eureka, Tahneta Pass and the Western Copper Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional light snow today will give way to
steadier snowfall this evening through Tuesday evening before
slowly tapering off by Wednesday morning. The heaviest snow is
expected to fall between early Tuesday morning and Tuesday evening.
Up to 6 inches of snow is expected around Mendeltna with higher
amounts farther west along the Glenn Highway.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Area Description:
Eureka / Tahneta Pass; Western Copper Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov