Full Notification

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Susitna Valley including the city of Houston, effective from 2:00pm to 9:00pm. NWS expects 2 inches of snow and a glaze of ice on road surfaces.

Orginal Message:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1145 AM AKST Fri Nov 16 2018

AKZ145-170600-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.181116T2300Z-181117T0600Z/
Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
1145 AM AKST Fri Nov 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM AKST THIS EVENING IN THE SUSITNA VALLEY SOUTH OF TALKEETNA...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. Local ice accumulations of 0.1 to 0.2 inch are possible in the vicinity of Big Lake, Houston and Willow.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley south of Talkeetna.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For the latest road conditions call 5-1-1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.