Hammer down weather report 2026-10-23 02:00:57
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
**Alaska:** Blizzard warnings cover the Seward Peninsula, Bering Strait Coast, Norton Sound, Nulato Hills, Kobuk Valley and western Brooks Range from Friday into Sunday. Expect heavy snow, blowing snow, visibility below ¼ mile, and wind gusts up to **65 mph**. Snow may change to rain in some areas. Travel should be limited to emergencies; carry a winter survival kit and stay with your vehicle if stranded.
**Southwestern Colorado & northern New Mexico:** Flooding is affecting rivers, creeks, low-water crossings and roads. In New Mexico, **State Roads 527 and 59** near Gila Cliff Dwellings and Beaverhead may flood, with up to **½ inch of additional rain** possible through 2 a.m. Friday. Flooding and road washouts continue in parts of La Plata County near Bayfield, Ignacio, Telluride, Ouray and surrounding areas. The San Juan River at Pagosa Springs is forecast to reach **15 feet**, with major flooding continuing into Friday night. The Rio Grande near Del Norte may reach minor flood stage late tonight through Sunday.
**Utah:** Flooding continues in parts of Grand and San Juan counties, including Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Oljeto and Navajo Mountain Trading Post. Up to **1½ inches of additional rain** is possible, and low-water crossings may be impassable. Warnings expire early Friday.
**Oregon and Washington:** Strong west to northwest winds are expected in north-central Oregon, the eastern Columbia River Gorge and the Kittitas Valley through **11 a.m. Friday**, with gusts of **40–55 mph**. High-profile vehicles should use extra caution.
**Minnesota and Wisconsin:** Dense fog near Lake Superior and the St. Louis River Valley may reduce visibility to **¼ mile or less through 10 a.m. Friday**. Slow down, use low beams and fog lights, and increase following distance.
Never drive through floodwater or around barricades. Submit road-condition reports by dialing **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or visiting **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
