* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibilities will be
reduced to one half mile or less with wind and heavy snow.
* WHERE…Eastern Aleutians.
* WHEN…From 7 AM Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible at times. Travel
could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A significant winter storm will move over the
Eastern Aleutians late tonight and early Thursday morning. As it
does, temperatures will fall into the lower 30s, with any rain at
the onset changing to snow by early Thursday morning. Heavy, wet
snow is expected from Thursday morning through at least early
Friday afternoon. Warmer air may move in Friday evening, allowing
for a mix of rain and snow. Storm total snow amounts may be
reduced if rain does mix in late Friday. The heaviest snowfall
rates are expected Thursday afternoon through Friday morning with
the strongest winds Thursday night through Friday.