* WHAT…Snow, freezing rain, and rain. Freezing rain on top of
cold, snow-covered roads. Heavy snow closer to Thompson Pass and
snow along the Richardson Highway corridor from Glennallen north
to Paxson. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches for the
Richardson Highway corridor, with the highest amounts near
Paxson. Additional snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches south of
Tonsina to Thompson Pass. A glaze of ice accumulation possible
south of Tonsina. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph near Thompson
Pass.
* WHERE…Copper River Basin.
* WHEN…Until 6 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Travel may be difficult. Plan on slippery road
conditions. Visibilities will be limited in heavy snowfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A wintry mix of precipitation is expected
along the Richardson Highway south of the Edgerton Highway to
Thompson Pass. Precipitation will be heavy at times. Snow is
expected to be the primary type of precipitation through most of
the event. However, expect diminished snow amounts if the
precipitation changes over to rain. Rain on snow-covered roads
and cold surface temperatures will likely lead to slick
conditions. For Glennallen north to Chistochina, expect periods
of rain and freezing rain changing over to snow tonight.
Highest snowfall amounts expected across the northern Copper
River Basin, including Paxson.