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Winter Weather Advisory, Alaska

Moderate

Another up to 8 inches of snow, gusts up to 35 mph. Visibility reduced to one half mile at times.

Ended Friday, March 20, 2026.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this advisory

How much

Snow across the area
Another up to 8 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 35 mph Blowing snow on open roads

Map

Map of Alaska with this advisory The Winter Weather Advisory covers Cordova, Whittier, Nanwalek. Also shown: Winter Weather Advisory. CordovaWhittierNanwalekALASKA50 mi CordovaWhittierNanwalekALASKA100 mi CordovaWhittierNanwalekALASKA100 mi CordovaWhittierNanwalekALASKA100 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced to one half mile at times due to blowing snow.
Where
Whittier.
When
Until 4 in the morning Friday.
Impacts
Visibility reduced to one half mile at times. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact commutes.
Additional details
Periods of snow showers are expected to move through the area. Strong westerly winds coinciding with snow showers could lead to sudden drops in visibility. Plan extra time if traveling and prepare for rapidly changing conditions.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. March 20, 2026
  2. Area expanded. March 19, 2026
  3. Ended for part of the area. March 19, 2026
  4. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 19, 2026
  5. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 19, 2026
  6. Snow totals raised from 3 to 8 inches to 6 to 12 inches. Extended to Friday, 4 in the morning. Area expanded. March 19, 2026
  7. Snow totals raised from 2 to 5 inches to 3 to 8 inches. Extended to Thursday, 7 in the evening. Area expanded. March 18, 2026
  8. Winter Weather Advisory issued for Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. March 18, 2026