Special Weather Statement
The Chugach NF Avalanche Information Center in Girdwood has
extended the SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT through 6 AM TUESDAY
JANUARY 13TH for the following areas: South Fork Eagle River,
Chugach State Park, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Moose
Pass, Summit Lake, and Seward.
* WHAT...Unusually dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the
backcountry. Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE.
* WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and
around Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Summit
Lake, Moose Pass, Lost Lake, and Seward.
* WHEN...Now in effect through Tuesday 6:00 am AKST.
* IMPACTS...Very large human-triggered avalanches are likely.
Despite clear skies and nicer weather, the snowpack is very
unstable and dangerous avalanches can be easily triggered by
people. It is likely avalanches may be triggered remotely from
flat terrain below steeper slopes.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If deciding to recreate
in the backcountry, choose low-angle terrain with nothing
steeper above you. Cautious route-finding and conservative
decision- making skills will be necessary to identify and avoid
slopes that could avalanche.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
For more information visit www.ChugachAvalanche.org.
From: Jan 12, 2026 05:58
Until: Jan 13, 2026 15:00
Special Weather Statement
The Chugach NF Avalanche Information Center in Girdwood
has issued a SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT for the following areas:
South Fork Eagle River, Chugach State Park, Girdwood, Portage,
Turnagain Pass, Moose Pass, Summit Lake, and Seward From 6 am
Sunday, Jan 11 to 6 am Monday, Jan 12.
* WHAT...Unusually dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the
backcountry.Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE.
* WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and
around Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Summit
Lake, Moose Pass, Lost Lake, and Seward.
* WHEN...In effect from Sunday 6:00 am to Monday 6:00 am AKST.
* IMPACTS...Very large human-triggered avalanches are likely.
Despite clear skies and nicer weather, the snowpack is very
unstable and dangerous avalanches can be easily triggered by
people. It is likely avalanches may be triggered remotely from
flat terrain below steeper slopes.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If deciding to recreate in
the backcountry, choose low-angle terrain with nothing steeper
above you. Cautious route-finding and conservative decision-
making skills will be necessary to identify and avoid slopes
that could avalanche.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
For more information visit www.ChugachAvalanche.org.
From: Jan 11, 2026 14:45
Until: Jan 12, 2026 15:00
Avalanche Warning
SABAFC
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center.
...THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER HAS
ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CHUGACH
STATE PARK, GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, INTERIOR KENAI PENINSULA, AND THE
SOUTHERN KENAI PENINSULA MOUNTAINS...
* WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous
avalanche conditions exist.
* WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around
Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, Lost Lake, and Seward.
* WHEN...In effect Saturday 6:00 AM AKST through Sunday 6:00 AM AKST.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and strong winds will overload a weak
snowpack, creating widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human
triggered and natural large avalanches are likely. Debris from
avalanches above may run into valley bottoms. Avalanche
conditions will remain very dangerous immediately after the
snow finishes.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in avalanche
terrain is NOT recommended. Backcountry travelers should stay
off of...and out from underneath slopes steeper than 30
degrees. Avalanches may run long distances. Outside of the
backcountry, roof avalanches are likely, pay attention to
children, people and pets under roofs shedding snow.
Similar avalanche danger may exist outside the coverage area of
this or any avalanche center.
For more information visit cnfaic.org.
For more information visit cnfaic.org.
From: Jan 10, 2026 14:47
Until: Jan 11, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches with
localized amounts up to 12 inches possible.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Lower Matanuska Valley.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavier snow bands west of Anchorage this
evening will move east across the city, Eagle River, and the
Matanuska Valley overnight. Steady snow will continue through
Sunday morning before gradually tapering off by Sunday afternoon
or evening.
From: Jan 11, 2026 05:59
Until: Jan 11, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches with locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavier snow bands west of Anchorage this
evening will move east across the city, Eagle River, and the
Matanuska Valley overnight. Steady snow will continue through
Sunday morning before gradually tapering off by Sunday afternoon
or evening.
From: Jan 11, 2026 05:59
Until: Jan 11, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches.
* WHERE...East Turnagain Arm, Interior Kenai Peninsula, Turnagain
Pass, and West Prince William Sound & Whittier.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow, mainly through Turnagain Pass. Travel could be very
difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. Rain on frozen and snow covered surfaces will create
difficult driving conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling onto wet or ice covered surfaces
near sea level may lead to hazardous travel conditions.
From: Jan 11, 2026 05:59
Until: Jan 11, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches with
localized amounts up to 12 inches possible.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Lower Matanuska Valley.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of early this afternoon, a band of heavier
snowfall is just west of Anchorage and is expected to drift
eastward this afternoon across Anchorage and Eagle River. It will
then spread northeast into the Matanuska Valley through this
evening. The heaviest snow will likely be this evening through the
overnight hours. Snow will then gradually end through Sunday
morning.
From: Jan 10, 2026 21:57
Until: Jan 11, 2026 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow, rain and freezing rain. Additional snow
accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph
through Portage.
* WHERE...East Turnagain Arm, Interior Kenai Peninsula, Turnagain
Pass, and West Prince William Sound & Whittier.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow, mainly through Turnagain Pass. Travel could be very
difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. Rain on frozen and snow covered surfaces will create
difficult driving conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong easterly winds have developed from
Whittier to Turnagain Arm. Winds will slowly diminish through the
day today, which will bring snow levels back down to sea level
later this evening and tonight. Snow falling onto wet or ice
covered surfaces near sea level may lead to hazardous travel
conditions.
From: Jan 10, 2026 21:57
Until: Jan 11, 2026 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches with locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to a slight shift in the storm track,
winds are less likely to make it into the Hillside. Isolated
pockets of blowing snow remain possible in South Fork Eagle River,
Upper Bear Valley and Upper Potter Valley through this afternoon.
From: Jan 10, 2026 21:57
Until: Jan 11, 2026 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches with
localized amounts up to 12 inches possible.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Lower Matanuska Valley.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 9 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial round of light snow is still
expected later this evening, but new snowfall through Saturday
morning will stay light, generally an inch or less. A second
round of heavier snowfall will develop sometime late Saturday
morning or Saturday afternoon across Anchorage and Eagle River,
then spread northeast into the Matanuska Valley through Saturday
evening. The heaviest snow will likely be Saturday night. Snow
will then gradually end through Sunday morning.
From: Jan 09, 2026 23:19
Until: Jan 10, 2026 16:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Heavy snow, blowing snow and freezing rain. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 18 inches. Highest snowfall totals
expected at higher elevations and near Portage Valley. Winds could
gust as high as 50 mph through Turnagain Arm.
* WHERE...East Turnagain Arm, Interior Kenai Peninsula, Turnagain
Pass, and West Prince William Sound & Whittier.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong easterly winds will develop late
tonight and continue through early Saturday morning. This may
transition precipitation in the lowest 500 ft to rain. Despite
warming temperatures, rain falling onto frozen ground is likely to
freeze on impact should rain develop. Rain will transition back
to snow Saturday night as temperatures cool, then end from
southwest to northeast Sunday morning.
From: Jan 09, 2026 23:19
Until: Jan 10, 2026 16:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting up to 50 mph. Visibility
reduced to a half mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial round of light snow will begin
late this evening along with strong and gusty southeast winds,
producing areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility through
midday Saturday. A second round of heavier snowfall will begin as
winds diminish by Saturday afternoon, then gradually end through
Sunday morning.
From: Jan 09, 2026 23:19
Until: Jan 10, 2026 16:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting up to 50 mph. Visibility
reduced to a half mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial round of light snow will begin
late this evening along with strong and gusty southeast winds,
producing areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility through
midday Saturday. A second round of heavier snowfall will begin as
winds diminish by Saturday afternoon, then gradually end through
Sunday morning.
From: Jan 10, 2026 05:49
Until: Jan 10, 2026 15:00
Special Weather Statement
A prolonged period of colder than average temperatures and gusty
northerly winds is expected to continue across much of Southcentral
over the next several days. Strong winds will be most favored
through mountain gaps and passes, including Broad Pass, Thompson
Pass, Resurrection Bay, Passage Canal and the Matanuska Valley.
Air temperatures will range from the negative 10s to 10s above as
Arctic air continues to build over the region, with the coldest
temperatures likely over interior valleys and where winds remain
light. Wind chill temperatures could dip as low as 10 to 20
degrees below zero at times, possibly even lower near Thompson
Pass.
Use caution while traveling outside and wear appropriate clothing
for very cold temperatures during outdoor activities. Stay tuned
for additional updates at weather.gov/AFC.
From: Dec 17, 2025 00:20
Until: Dec 17, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Rain and freezing rain expected. Ice accumulations around a
light glaze.
* WHERE...Anchorage, Eagle River, and Lower Matanuska Valley
(including Palmer and Wasilla).
* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and
evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain, in combination with surface
temperatures right around freezing, may lead to a light glaze of
icing on already-icy side and neighborhood roads.
From: Dec 02, 2025 11:28
Until: Dec 02, 2025 21:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Rain and freezing rain expected. Ice accumulations around a
light glaze.
* WHERE...Anchorage, Eagle River, and Lower Matanuska Valley
(including Palmer and Wasilla).
* WHEN...From 5 AM to noon AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain tomorrow, in combination with
surface temperatures right around freezing, may lead to a light
glaze of icing on already-icy side and neighborhood roads.
From: Dec 01, 2025 22:38
Until: Dec 02, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one-quarter mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Anchorage, with the worst conditions in the Anchorage Bowl.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and
icy roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Main roads could become icy as water on
surfaces refreeze overnight, after sunset. Side and neighborhood
roads remain icy and will combine with the fog and low
visibilities to make travel difficult.
From: Dec 02, 2025 01:07
Until: Dec 02, 2025 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...CORRECTION...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze to one tenth of
an inch.
* WHERE...Anchorage, Lower Matanuska Valley, and Southern Susitna
Valley.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of mixed precipitation will return to
Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley this afternoon and continue into
the overnight hours. A mix of rain, snow, and freezing rain can
all be expected at some point on Sunday as temperatures in the
lower atmosphere hover near the freezing mark.
Typically-colder areas such as the Big Lake-Houston-Willow
corridor and protected areas around Anchorage will be the most
susceptible to ice accumulation. Windy conditions out of the
Matanuska Valley may keep portions of Palmer-Wasilla above
freezing and out of the freezing rain threat.
Untreated surfaces may already be slick from freezing rain on
Saturday. Additional precipitation me exacerbate the issue.
From: Nov 30, 2025 13:17
Until: Dec 01, 2025 02:00
