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Winter Weather Advisory

East Turnagain Arm; Portage; Turnagain Pass

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 19 at 4:01AM AKDT until March 20 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Alert Description

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with localized areas of up to 18 inches possible. Snowfall rates of one inch per hour in heavy snow showers. * WHERE...Girdwood, Portage and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of heavy snow showers will develop this afternoon and move over the area. Very low density snow will be easily suspended by vehicles, leading to low visibility.

Safety Instructions

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

Time Information

Effective
Mar 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
Expires
Mar 20, 2026, 1:15 AM
Issued
Mar 19, 2026, 12:01 PM

Alert Details

Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Anchorage AK
National Weather Service

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