Alaska ’s Klondike Highway is expected to see up to 17 inches of snow and hazardous travel conditions from overnight Wednesday to Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), which has issued a weather warning, urging residents and travelers to prepare for severe conditions and possible disruptions.

Why It Matters

Anticipated moderate to heavy snowfall across the Klondike Highway is expected to make travel “ very difficult ”, particularly over the White Pass and areas above 2,000 ft, and the National Weather Service has discouraged people from traveling unless it’s an emergency.

What To Know

The NWS is expecting between 12 and 17 inches of snow to fall over the Klondike Highway as a front moves in over Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. The heavi

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