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WSWAER



URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

909 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



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Southern Kachemak Bay-

Including the cities of Seldovia, Nanwalek, and Halibut Cove

909 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches.



* WHERE...Southern Kachemak Bay, from Port Graham to Jakolof Bay.



* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of moderate to heavy snow showers 

  continues to sit over an area from Port Graham to Jakolof Bay, 

  including Seldovia. This band of snow is expected to persist 

  through the overnight hours before moving south and away from the 

  area by early Friday morning.



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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East Turnagain Arm-Portage-Turnagain Pass-

Including the cities of Turnagain Pass, Portage, and Girdwood

909 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 4 AM AKDT Friday.



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

  could impact the 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 Chenega and Whittier

909 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



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

FRIDAY...



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

  8 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 AM AKDT Friday.



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

  could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact 

  commutes.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow showers are expected to move 

  through the area. Strong westerly winds coinciding with snow 

  showers could lead to sudden drops in visibility. Plan extra time 

  if traveling and prepare for rapidly changing conditions.



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