Winter Weather Advisory
Status
Event Continued Active alertStart Time
Tue 10/20/2026 06:48 AM EDTEnd Time
Wed 10/21/2026 08:00 AM EDTSignificance
AdvisoryImpacts
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, AKFull 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