Heavy snow and wind are expected to create dangerous driving conditions along the Seward Highway from Girdwood through Turnagain Pass on Tuesday night and Wednesday.
The worst conditions are expected between Whittier and eastern Turnagain Arm, according to the Weather Service. The forecast calls for 10 to 20 inches of snow north of Turnagain Pass and 6 to 12 inches south toward Seward, with wind gusts up to 50 mph expected to significantly limit visibility or create whiteout conditions.treacherous driving conditions south of Girdwood.
Avalanche danger in Turnagain Pass remains significant after last weekend’s storms and with the new storm system moving in, forecasters say. The new system willin coming days, said Wendy Wagner, director of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center. A number of large avalanches reported within the region in recent weeks are signs of an unstable snowpack. No serious injuries or deaths have been attributed to avalanches so far this season.
Wagner advised backcountry recreators to avoid avalanche terrain during the storm on Tuesday and Wednesday, but also said danger may be elevated in the following days.Tess Williams is a reporter for the Anchorage Daily News, focusing on breaking news and public safety. Before joining the ADN in 2019, she was a reporter for the Grand Forks Herald in North Dakota and previously helped cover the Nebraska Legislature for The Associated Press. Contact her at [email protected].
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