Special Weather Statement for Anchorage; Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River; Lower Matanuska Valley
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Areas of heavy rain, along with snow above 2,600 ft, will continue to fall across the Anchorage Bowl and Matanuska Valley through the morning commute. Heavy rain may lead to ponding of water on area roadways and localized areas of urban flooding in poor drainage areas. Snow may accumulate up to one inch for the...
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Areas of heavy rain, along with snow above 2,600 ft, will continue to fall across the Anchorage Bowl and Matanuska Valley through the morning commute. Heavy rain may lead to ponding of water on area roadways and localized areas of urban flooding in poor drainage areas. Snow may accumulate up to one inch for the higher elevations of the Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides, above 2,600 ft. Gusty winds up to 35 mph at times is possible at lower elevations with gusts up to 50 mph along the hillside. The combination of heavy rain and strong winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Heavy rain may also cause ponding of water on area roadways. Use caution when traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 7:30AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Anchorage AK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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