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WWAK41 PAFC 310006

WSWAER



URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

306 PM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025



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West Prince William Sound & Whittier-

Including the cities of Chenega and Whittier

306 PM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025



...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...



* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility one-quarter mile 

  or less at times. West winds gusting 25 to 35 mph late this 

  morning increasing to 45 to 60 mph tonight.



* WHERE...Whittier.



* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, with white-out conditions at 

  times. Snow drifts will pose a hazard to walking and driving.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Westerly winds will strengthen this evening, 

  which will allow dry and fluffy snow to be easily blown around, 

  resulting in low visibilities and drifts. There is some 

  uncertainty in when the really low visibilities will end. There is 

  a chance that blizzard conditions persist through the day 

  Wednesday.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 

expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 

and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout 

conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a 

winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your 

vehicle.



For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.



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Thompson Pass-

Including the cities of Thompson Pass

306 PM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM AKST 

WEDNESDAY...



* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Visibilities reduced to one half 

  mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 to 70 mph. Very cold wind 

  chills as low as 45 below zero.



* WHERE...Thompson Pass.



* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 

  could significantly reduce visibility.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snowfall is forecast to return to 

  Thompson Pass after midnight. Visibility will be reduced to one 

  half mile or less at times for as long as snow is falling on 

  Wednesday. Snow tapers off Wednesday evening, allowing 

  visibilities to improve. Drifting snow will continue to produce 

  intermittent low visibilities as strong winds continue into 

  Thursday (New Year's Day).



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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