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WSWAER



URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

848 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



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Cordova-

Including the cities of Tatitlek and Cordova

848 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM AKDT 

THURSDAY...



* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 

  between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. 

  Visibility as low as one half mile.



* WHERE...Cordova and Tatitlek.



* WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM AKDT Thursday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 

  and or snowfall rates of one inch or more per hour in heavier snow 

  showers could significantly reduce visibility.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of snow showers will move over the 

  region late Wednesday night as easterly winds increase. Expect 

  moderate to heavy snow showers at times early Thursday morning 

  through Thursday afternoon. The combination of snow and wind may 

  result in localized areas of blowing snow that could significantly 

  reduce visibility at times. Snow showers will continue through 

  Thursday night with additional snow accumulations possible. 

  However, winds are expected to diminish by Thursday evening.



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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Thompson Pass-

Including the cities of Thompson Pass

848 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM AKDT 

THURSDAY...



* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 

  between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. 

  Visibility as low as one half mile.



* WHERE...Thompson Pass.



* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM AKDT Thursday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of snow showers will move over the area 

  by early Thursday morning as gusty northeast winds persist through 

  Thursday afternoon. Snow showers will continue through Thursday 

  night with additional snow accumulations possible. However, the 

  strong northeasterly winds are expected to shift more easterly by 

  Thursday evening and diminish slightly in intensity, reducing the 

  potential for blowing snow.



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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West Prince William Sound & Whittier-

Including the cities of Whittier and Chenega

848 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT 

THURSDAY...



* WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 

  between 2 and 5 inches. Wind gusts up to 50 mph.



* WHERE...Whittier.



* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Thursday.



* IMPACTS...Visibility reduced to one half mile at times. Travel 

  could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the 

  Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow moving in this evening and overnight 

  will coincide with strong westerly winds through Whittier.



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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Markle