WHAT: Mixed precipitation expected, mostly rain. Total liquid
equivalents of 0.3 to 1.25 inches, with the highest amounts at
higher elevations. Total snow accumulations of a trace to 3 inches
and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting up
to 50 mph.

WHERE: Anchorage and Eagle River (all elevations), Matanuska
Valley, and Southern Susitna Valley.

WHEN: Until 9 PM AKST Friday.

IMPACTS: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Very strong winds could cause damage.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: A warm and wet system will move into the area
today, gradually increasing temperatures and southeasterly winds.
Overnight tonight, light to moderate rain will develop and spread
over Anchorage, the Mat Valley and southern Susitna Valley. The
most likely area for freezing rain will be from Houston north to
Willow before temperatures warm.

Rain falling onto roadways with blocked or frozen drainage may cause
ponding and localized flooding. Hydroplaning is likely in areas
with significant water build up. Colder air moving in rapidly behind
this system Friday morning will quickly transition rain back to
snow. The rapid return to freezing temperatures will quickly
refreeze any water on area roadways, creating hazardous conditions.

Southeasterly winds will develop in the Anchorage Bowl around 3am,
becoming southwesterly between 9am and noon.