Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 4 at 6:40AM AKDT until October 4 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 7:40am
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Light glaze ice accumulation
possible.
* WHERE...Central Copper Valley, Ernestine, Southern Copper Valley,
and Western Copper Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue across the southern Copper
River Basin this morning. The snow may briefly change to a wintry
mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain before southerly winds
develop and temperatures warm above freezing, changing any wintry
precipitation to rain.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Area Description:
Western Copper Valley; Central Copper Valley; Ernestine; Southern Copper Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov