...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY NORTH OF SEWARD... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional accumulations of 4 to 7 inches along the Seward Highway from Turnagain Pass to north of Seward. South to east wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts as high as as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portage Valley to north of Seward. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This continues to be a long duration snow event with variations in snowfall intensity. The heavier snow will shift inland this afternoon through tonight. Temperatures have warmed along the coast during the storm, which caused a changeover to a rain/snow mix for Whittier and Seward today. This will lead to reduced snowfall totals of 1 to 3 inches for Whittier and Seward through tonight. The strongest winds and biggest threat of blowing snow will be through Portage Valley and eastern Turnagain Arm. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. &&
