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City of Whittier
Monday December 20th, 2021 :: 05:04 a.m. AKST

Community

Winter Storm Watch until 03:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Visibility may drop as low as one quarter mile or less at times due to resuspension of snow that has already fallen.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A winter storm is expected to bring 3 to 6 inches of snow to Thompson Pass Monday afternoon through Monday night. As the storm moves east of the region, strong northeasterly winds will develop as colder air works in from the interior. These winds will likely cause resuspension of transportable snow, with the potential to produce blizzard conditions at times through the first half of Tuesday. Wind gusts to 50 mph are also expected through Keystone Canyon and across Valdez. Blowing snow due to these winds may reduce visibility to as low as one half mile or less at times.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHEAST PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND

Instructions:

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous.

Address/Location
City of Whittier
PO Box 608
Whittier, AK 99693

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-472-2340

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Watch

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