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WSWAER



URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

401 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



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East Turnagain Arm-Portage-Turnagain Pass-

Including the cities of Portage, Girdwood, and Turnagain Pass

401 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM 

AKDT FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 

  inches with localized areas of up to 18 inches possible. Snowfall 

  rates of one inch per hour in heavy snow showers.



* WHERE...Girdwood, Portage and Turnagain Pass.



* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM AKDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions 

  could impact the Thursday evening commute.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of heavy snow showers will develop this 

  afternoon and move over the area. Very low density snow will be 

  easily suspended by vehicles, leading to low visibility.



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

401 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



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

AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 

  between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. 

  Visibility reduced to one half mile at times due to blowing snow.



* WHERE...Whittier.



* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.



* 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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Cordova-

Including the cities of Tatitlek and Cordova

401 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKDT THIS 

AFTERNOON...



* 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...Until 5 PM AKDT this afternoon.



* 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...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

401 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS 

EVENING...



* 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...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.



* 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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