Pacific Storm Brings Snow to Western US Mountains; Alaska Under Winter Storm Warning

A strong Pacific storm is bringing significant snowfall to the Cascades and Northern Rockies, with a second round moving through Washington Cascades and northern Oregon on Wednesday. Winter weather advisories are in effect for the Cascades through Thursday, with 3 to 7 inches possible. Additionally, Alaska has a winter storm warning for parts of the Brooks Range until Thursday, posing risks to road and flight travel in affected mountainous regions.