Occurred Nov 13, 2026, 9:09:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 14, 2026, 1:11:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 14, 2026, 1:11:15 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 12:09PM AKST until November 16 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

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A winter storm watch covers Anchorage and parts of the Kenai Peninsula and nearby areas, with moderate to heavy snowfall possible from Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night. The source says travel could be very difficult.

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Affected location: Anchorage

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The watch identifies possible snowfall and difficult travel across the affected areas.

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Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 12:09PM AKST until November 16 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

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