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Heavy Snow Warning As 18 Inches To Hit This Weekend: 'Very Hazardous'

Heavy Snow Warning As 18 Inches To Hit This Weekend: 'Very Hazardous'

Summary

Heavy snow warnings are in effect in parts of Alaska, with some areas expecting up to 18 inches of snow this weekend. Freeze warnings also cover several central U.S. states due to rapidly dropping temperatures.

Key Facts

  • Winter storm warnings cover the Yukon Delta coast, Kuskokwim Delta coast, and Nunivak Island in Alaska.
  • Snowfall in these areas is expected to range from 3 to 8 inches, with wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour.
  • A winter storm watch in the eastern Alaska Range warns of up to 18 inches of snow, with higher terrain possibly receiving 24 to 36 inches.
  • Winter weather advisories cover parts of the eastern Alaska Range and Kuskokwim Valley, predicting additional snow accumulation.
  • Freeze warnings are in effect for multiple states including Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, and Nebraska.
  • Freeze alerts may continue in some states from late Saturday through Sunday morning.
  • The National Weather Service issues updates regularly on its website and social media.
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