Copper River Census Area, AK
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 4:17 PM AKDT – Monday 04/20 4:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
What
Snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches.
Where
Northern Copper Valley and Northern Susitna Valley, including Broad Pass and the Richardson Highway north of MP 170.
When
Until 4 PM AKDT Monday.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult.
Additional Details
Highest snow amounts are expected along Broad Pass from Chulitna north and along the Richardson Highway from Paxson north toward Isabel Pass. There will likely be several inches of snow accumulation overnight as surface temperatures drop below freezing. Snow gradually tapers off through Monday.
What to do
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Areas impacted
- Northern Copper Valley
- Northern Susitna Valley
Tips to stay safe
A Winter Weather Advisory means that your area can expect or is seeing some amount of snow, ice, or sleet. Weather conditions may be inconvenient or even dangerous.
- Plan for any travel to take extra time.
- Slow down and use caution while driving.
- Stay tuned for updates here or through local radio and news.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Anchor River Flood Advisory
Created by the NWS Anchorage WFO
A Flood Advisory is in effect until 9 AM Monday for flooding due to ice jams along the Anchor River, downstream of the Sterling Highway and the Anchor River State Recreation Area. Impounding water due to ice jams will cause rapid river rises upstream. Use caution in the vicinity of the Anchor River. At 5:36am, the stage was 15.8 feet. Flood stage is at 15.5 feet. At 16.0 feet, Anchor Pt. Rd. near Old Sterling Hwy floods, 6-8 inches of water. Campground near Old Sterling Hwy floods with water up to a foot deep. #akwx
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