Summary
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy snow in five U.S. states, with up to 20 inches expected. This snowstorm may make travel very difficult or impossible from Monday or Tuesday. The affected states include parts of Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Utah, and California.
Key Facts
- The National Weather Service has issued heavy snow warnings for parts of Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Utah, and California.
- Some areas could see up to 20 inches of snow, creating potentially impassable travel conditions.
- Alaska's Upper Tanana Valley may experience 6 to 12 inches of snow with strong winds along the Alaska Highway.
- Oregon's eastern and southern Cascades could receive up to 15 inches of snow with winds up to 45 mph.
- Washington's Cascades in specified counties could get up to 20 inches of snow and gusts reaching 35 mph.
- Utah's central and southern mountains might receive 8 to 12 inches of snow.
- California's mountainous regions are expected to see up to 6 inches of "wet snow" and winds up to 40 mph.
