Alaska Braces for Hazardous Storms, Freezing Rain

Hazardous road conditions loom in Alaska this weekend, as two storms bring freezing rain and snow. Southcentral Alaska faces a Winter Weather Advisory, with a tenth of an inch of freezing rain expected Saturday and Sunday nights. The Aleutian Chain braces for moderate rainfall and wind gusts up to sixty miles per hour. Western Alaska is under a Winter Storm Warning, with one to two inches of snow forecasted by Sunday night. Interior Alaska and Southeast Alaska also expect significant snowfall and rain, reducing visibility and causing treacherous driving conditions. Officials urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.