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City of Whittier
Tuesday February 8th, 2022 :: 05:31 p.m. AKST

Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until 09:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portage Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of heavy snowfall and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile or less for extended periods of time.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour are possible in Portage Valley at times as a front tracks into Southcentral this evening. The event will peak early Wednesday morning, and snow is expected to end by the afternoon. While the strongest winds and highest snowfall rates are expected in Portage Valley, other parts of Prince William Sound could also see brief periods of blowing snow and reduced visibility.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

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

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

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory

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