“Winter Weather Advisory until 05:00AM Saturday” from City of Whittier : Nixle

Friday March 6th, 2026 :: 03:03 p.m. AKST

Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until 05:00AM Saturday

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Anchorage / Eagle River (all elevations), and Lower Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of snow has developed just in time for the evening commute, and will continue through the overnight hours. Gusty southerly winds may result in blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility at times. Snow showers may linger through day Saturday with additional light accumulations possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ANCHORAGE ... ANCHORAGE HILLSIDE / EAGLE RIVER ... LOWER MATANUSKA VALLEY

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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