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Winter Weather Advisory

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Tue 10/20/2026 06:48 AM EDT

End Time

Wed 10/21/2026 08:00 AM EDT

Significance

Advisory

Impacts

Moderate impact

Locations Affected

Chickaloon Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Lake Louise, AK ∙ Nelchina Glacier, AK ∙ Saint Anne Lake, AK ∙ Fish Lake, AK ∙ Tonsina Lake, AK ∙ Eureka Roadhouse, AK ∙ Tolsona, AK ∙ Tazlina Glacier, AK ∙ Ewan Lake, AK

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Highest amounts between Eureka and Sheep Mountain. * WHERE...Eureka, Tahneta Pass and the Western Copper Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snowfall will continue through this evening before slowly tapering off by Wednesday morning. The heaviest snow is expected to fall between early Tuesday morning and Tuesday evening. Up to 6 inches of snow is expected around Mendeltna with higher amounts farther west along the Glenn Highway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

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AKZ714-742-210000- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-261021T1200Z/ Eureka / Tahneta Pass-Western Copper Valley- Including the cities of Eureka, Lake Louise, Nelchina, Mendeltna, Tahneta Pass, and Tolsona 248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026