Matanuska-Susitna

Blizzard Warning issued December 30 at 3:57AM AKST until December 31 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

3:57 AM — 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility one-quarter mile or less at times. West winds gusting 25 to 35 mph late this morning increasing to 45 to 60 mph tonight. * WHERE...Whittier. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, with white-out conditions at times. Snow drifts will pose a hazard to walking and driving. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue to fall this morning. As snow tapers off mid to late morning westerly winds will begin to strengthen. The dry and fluffy snow will be easily blown around, resulting in low visibilities and drifts. Winds will strengthen further this afternoon through tonight. There is some uncertainty in when the really low visibilities will end. There is a chance that blizzard conditions persist through the day Wednesday.

Brisk Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 3:22AM AKST until December 31 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

3:22 AM — 4:00 PM

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...NE wind 20 kt diminishing to 10 kt in the afternoon. .TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt. .WED...N wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. .WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. .THU THROUGH FRI...NE wind 15 kt. .SAT...NE wind 20 kt.

Park Operations Altered Due to Pretty Rocks Landslide

Summer access to facilities and services in Denali remains altered due to the Pretty Rocks Landslide and the associated closure of the Park Road at Mile 43. Check here for more information on what to expect.

Denali Park Road Information

In summer, the Denali Park Road is open to Mile 15 (Savage River) for personal vehicles. Vehicle travel further into the park is limited to transit and tour buses.

Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc

Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol

TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use

Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails

R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION

10-04-00-26-01 Winter Motorized Vehicle Closure

To prevent resource damage from snowmachine use in areas where inadequate snow conditions exist, some Kenai Peninsula areas of the Chugach National Forest are closed to snowmachine use areas.

10-04-00-24-05 - Developed Recreation Sites, Public Use Cabins Prohibitions

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Chugach National Forest:Cutting any standing tree within 150 feet of a Public Use Cabin, Developed Recreation Site or Administrative Use Site.

10-04-00-17-09 Winter Motorized Vehicle Use

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest:

10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure

The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the

10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:

10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas: