"Alaska Faces Harsh Winter Finale with Snow Tornado and Travel Disruptions"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
The National Weather Service has issued winter weather alerts for parts of Alaska and northwestern Montana due to a series of storm systems expected to bring strong winds, heavy snow, and potential blizzard conditions. A climatologist in Anchorage, Alaska, captured footage of a rare "snownado," while the NWS warns of difficult travel conditions, reduced visibility, and the risk of black ice. While Alaska faces severe weather, the rest of the U.S. is expected to experience milder conditions, with minimal travel disruptions for New Year's Day.