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NWS Anchorage issues Winter Storm Warning for Northern Susitna Valley and Parks Highway corridor

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

The warning covers expected heavy snow from 1 PM Thursday to 2 PM AKDT Friday, with 7 to 15 inches of accumulation and visibility at times of one quarter mile or less. Travel could be very difficult along the Parks Highway.

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  • Affected location: Northern Susitna Valley
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Why it matters

The warning describes very hazardous travel conditions in the affected area.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
6/10

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