Brace Yourself for 10 Inches of Snow as Winter Weather Warning Issued
Winter Weather Alerts Issued Across Multiple States as Major Storm Looms
Severe Snowstorm Hits Alaska: What to Expect
Americans in several states have been issued winter weather alerts by the National Weather Service (NWS) as of early Tuesday. Alaska is bracing for up to 10 inches of snow, while high winds are expected to reduce visibility significantly. Residents of the Midwest face frost and freeze conditions that could adversely affect outdoor vegetation.
Alaska’s Atigun Pass to Experience Hazardous Conditions
The NWS warns that total snow accumulations in Alaska’s Atigun Pass could range between 5 and 10 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 55 miles per hour, creating potentially dangerous driving conditions with visibility dropping to half a mile at times. The advisory, effective until 10 a.m. AKDT Thursday, cautions that roads, bridges, and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous, impacting commutes and possibly causing extensive tree damage.
Frost and Freeze Warnings Span the Midwest
Several Midwestern states, including parts of Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, have issued freeze warnings and frost advisories. These alerts forecast sub-freezing temperatures that could harm crops and sensitive outdoor vegetation, as well as damage unprotected plumbing.
- Portions of north-central and northeast Wisconsin expect temperatures in the middle 20s to lower 30s, with a freeze warning active from 10 p.m. Tuesday to 9 a.m. CDT Wednesday.
- North-central and northwest Minnesota, and northeast and southeast North Dakota could see temperatures as low as 24.
- Inland central and western Upper Michigan might experience lows of 28.
- Central, north-central, northwest, and south-central Wyoming may encounter temperatures between 26 and 32 early Tuesday morning.
- Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho, could see temperatures drop to 27.
Weather Outlook and Community Response
The NWS office in Duluth, Minnesota, shared on social media that temperatures will remain cool through Wednesday before gradually warming into the weekend. Sunshine is expected until Thursday, when clouds and rain might develop. Similarly, NWS Fairbanks in Alaska has reiterated their winter weather advisory for the Atigun Pass region, highlighting potential snow accumulation and blowing snow risks.
Future Updates and Safety Precautions
Regional NWS branches are actively providing local forecast updates on Emegypt and their social media channels. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions as the severe weather hits, ensuring safety for both commuters and property.
