Anchorage Snowstorm Causes Chaos, Road Closures

0:00Welcome to Anchorage News today, two minutes of news that matter to Anchorage. Heavy snow hit Anchorage right before Friday evening rush hour, causing a string of crashes on a 5.5-mile stretch of the Seward Highway, from 36 Avenue to Huffman Road. Police reported 23 accidents there since noon, urging drivers to skip the area or take side roads if they could. Anchorage Police spokesperson Amanda Bramanas warned around 4 p.m. that conditions were rough, with officers on scene directing traffic and pushing. For caution behind the wheel, drivers shared chaotic scenes on social media, describing dozens of vehicles spun out, flipped over, or stuck in ditches, turning the commute into a nightmare for many stuck in the mess. The National Weather Service stepped in with a winter weather advisory for Anchorage and with Silla until 6 a.m. Saturday, forecasting 3 to 5. Days of snow and winds gusting up to 30 mph, with blowing flakes cutting visibility

1:00way down. Travel stay tricky overnight into Saturday, with possible light snow showers, so folks should check 511.alaska.gov for the latest. Road updates before heading out. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Wilton Sound, built in comfort, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.