Special Weather Statement: Rising Snow Levels Along The Seward Highway Through Saturday

Author: KSRM News Desk |

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a special weather statement for rising snow levels in effect for the East Turnagain Arm, including the cities of Girdwood, Portage, Whittier, Seward, and Moose Pass.

 

According to the National Weather Service, a front will move into the eastern Kenai Peninsula Friday, bringing easterly winds, warmer temperatures and areas of rain and snow to the Seward Highway from Girdwood south to Seward.

 

After the Halloween storm, many sections of the road are snow covered, which may yield difficult driving conditions as snow levels rise to 1000 to 1500 ft Friday.

 

A mixture of slush, ice and compacted snow may develop and change quickly along the highway.

 

Exercise caution while traveling.

 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.