A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Western Prince William Sound and expect snow and blowing snow on the eastern Kenai Peninsula. Check out Joe's full forecast including an Avalanche Warning in the Chugach.
, “Large to very large natural and human triggered avalanches 2-4′+ deep are almost certain.
We recommend avoiding avalanche terrain today and being aware of any overhead slopes that could release naturally and run out down to lower elevations.The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center Avalanche Warning for Saturday 7 a.m. through Sunday 7 a.m.for the same region that went into effect at 10 a.m. Saturday and continues until midnight.
Snowfall totals will range from 10 to 18 inches, with locally higher amounts near 2 feet. This will nearly double the amount of snow that fell on Friday leading to an unstable snowpack, especially when combined with strong easterly and eventually southerly winds as high as 35 mph. Damage to trees is also possible, which may lead to a few
. Travel will be difficult through the passes, so plan plenty of travel time and following distance between you and the person ahead, if you must travel. Winter Storm Warning issued for western Prince William Sound locations until midnight Saturday night.was also issued for the western Kenai Peninsula from 2 p.m. Saturday through midnight for snow totaling 2 to 5 inches along with wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph. This will likely cause blowing snow and reduced visibilities along with slick and slippery road conditions.Similar to Friday, only minor accumulations, if any at all, are forecast for the Anchorage Bowl, and Mat-Su through Sunday.
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