* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow, and mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph through Eastern Turnagain Arm.
* WHERE...Girdwood, Portage, Whittier, Turnagain Pass, Seward, Interior Kenai Peninsula
* WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 7 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Rain falling onto snow covered and frozen roadways may freeze on contact.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front will move into the eastern Kenai Peninsula late Thursday night. Temperatures will gradually warm as the front pushes north, possibly transitioning snow to rain for Girdwood, Portage, Whittier and Seward, rising snow levels to between 300 and 800 feet midday before falling quickly at the end of the event. There is some uncertainty on the storm track, which will lead to fluctuations in snow levels.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EAST TURNAGAIN ARM ... PORTAGE ... SOUTHERN KENAI MTNS ... INTERIOR KENAI PENINSULA ... TURNAGAIN PASS ... WEST PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND & WHITTIER
