Avalanche — Matanuska Valley, Alaska

2016-02-11 · Matanuska Valley, Alaska

Event narrative

An NWS employee reported heavy freezing rain causing very icy conditions along the Glenn Highway.

Wider weather episode

A trough moving through the area brought warm air aloft along with precipitation. That combination with cold ground temperatures caused ice to accumulate along the Glenn Highway, leading to a dangerous morning commute.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 616182. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.