Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 5:15PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
An incoming front will bring another round of moderate rainfall and strong winds to the southern panhandle late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. Winds will begin to increase by 3am Friday along the southern coast, with strongest sustained winds up to 40mph with wind gusts up to 55mph expected by 7am through 2pm Friday afternoon, particularly for Annette Island and the southeastern side of Prince of Wales Island. Winds will gradually diminish through Friday evening and into Friday night. Rainfall totals will be less than the previous midweek system, near 1 to 2 inches through Friday afternoon. However, with saturated
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 3:09PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A low from the Gulf of Anadyr will be moving into the North Bering Sea on Friday morning. This low bring snow and southeast wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph through Fri night. Temperatures will be around freezing to start, then will hover into the 33 to 35 degree range as the day progresses, but with the coupling of gale force winds and falling snow, visibility will drop to 1 mile or less at times, especially Fri night when the snow is heaviest and winds are strongest. By Saturday morning, we expect most blowing snow concerns to conclude as
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 3:07PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Near or below freezing temperatures are expected to impact much of the Southern Interior late Friday into early Saturday. Areas of frost are expected by Saturday morning. It might be best to wait until after the weekend to plant your garden or cover/protect sensitive vegetation that was already planted, since winter isn't quite over yet.
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 3:51AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A low from the Gulf of Anadyr will be moving into the North Bering Sea on Friday morning. This low bring snow and southeast wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph through Fri night. Temperatures will be around freezing to start, then will hover into the 33 to 35 degree range as the day progresses, but with the coupling of gale force winds and falling snow, visibility will drop to 1 mile or less at times, especially Fri night when the snow is heaviest and winds are strongest.
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 3:39AM AKDT until May 30 at 2:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 2 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. There will be some localized areas of blowing dust.
Flood Advisory issued May 29 at 3:12AM AKDT until May 29 at 3:45PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Ward Lake, including the Ward Lake Recreational Area. * WHEN...Until 345 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas near Ward Lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 308 AM AKDT, the dam operator reported lake levels near 252.7 ft. Between 6 and 8 inches of rain has fallen over the last two days. The heavy rain has diminished but some flooding is likely still ongoing near Ward Lake. - For Lake Connell Dam: At 9:20pm the stage was 252.7 feet. Flood Stage is 252 feet. Impacts: At 251
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 9:17PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Near or below freezing temperatures are expected to impact much of the Southern Interior late Friday into early Saturday. Areas of frost are expected by Saturday morning. It might be best to wait until after the weekend to plant your garden or cover/protect sensitive vegetation that was already planted, since winter isn't quite over yet.
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 2:59PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Snowfall will continue for the Central/Brooks Range, Dalton Highway near Atigun Pass and Eastern Arctic. Light to moderate snow is expected through Thursday night with snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches expected for the Central and Eastern Brooks Range and 2 to 5 inches for the Arctic Coast from Deadhorse east. Up to an inch of snow is possible for areas west of Deadhorse to Harrison Bay. Roads may become slick and travelers should expect potential travel delays. Blowing snow is expected for Kaktovik as west winds increase on Thu night.
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 2:56PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A low from Siberia will be dropping into the Northern Bering Sea on Friday. This will bring snow and southeast wind gusts of 40-45 mph Friday into Saturday. Temperatures will be around freezing but with strong wind and falling snow, visibility may drop to 1/2 mile at times, especially Friday night when the snow is heaviest and winds are strongest.
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 5:41AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Light snow is being observed on webcams and weather stations this morning. Light accumulations will continue but gradually taper off this afternoon. West winds will increase for the E Arctic Coast including Kaktovik on Saturday, with the potential for areas of blowing snow.