The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the Parks Highway corridor near Fairbanks, Alaska.
Forecasters expect 7 to 15 inches of snow across the Northern Susitna Valley through Friday.
The warning runs from 1 PM Thursday to 2 PM Friday, Alaska time.
Light snow fell first. The heaviest snow hits Thursday night into Friday morning.
The warning covers the Parks Highway through Broad Pass, the Denali Highway, and Chulitna.
The Parks Highway is the main road between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Travel could be very difficult.
Visibility may drop to one quarter mile or less at times as snow bands move through.
Alaska road crews say to keep headlights on. Daytime lights often leave taillights dark.
Stay at least 200 feet behind snow plows and never pass one on the right.
Friday afternoon temperatures rise above freezing. The snow may mix with or change to rain.
Pack an extra flashlight, food, and water. Check the Alaska 511 site or call 511 first.
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