Special Weather Statement issued May 11 at 2:28PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A frontal system from the Bering Sea will bring much cooler air to the area Monday along with precipitation, which is expected to begin as rain as early as Monday morning. Snow levels will fall to around 1500 feet through the day on Monday with snow expected down to highway level Monday night into Tuesday morning. There is considerable uncertainty as to how much snow will fall, but up to 6 inches remains possible. The mostly likely spots to see this would be from Trims Camp south along the Richardson Highway and between Denali Park and Cantwell along the Parks
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 11 at 8:26AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG Based on ice running by Galena for most of the day on Saturday, it is likely that the in-place ice from the Boneyard to the Nowitna River is getting pushed out. The river is open from Ruby down to Kaltag with continuing ice and ice stranded in shallow areas. In-place ice remains several miles below Kaltag as of Saturday evening.
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 11 at 8:25AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG The river ice at Huslia lifted on Friday and is thermally degraded but in-place down to Winthrop Point. Below Winthrop Point the river is a mix of degraded in-place ice on bends alternating with open stretches to near the mouth which is open for several miles upstream from Koyukuk community.
High Surf Advisory issued May 10 at 12:38PM AKDT until May 12 at 2:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Water levels 1 to 2 feet above the normal highest tide line. Breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet along the Kuskokwim Bay and Etolin Strait shoreline. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast, including Kongiganak, Kwigillingok, and Kipnuk. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 2 PM AKDT Monday, during high tide. * IMPACTS...High water levels in coastal communities. Minor beach erosion is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southerly winds and high waves will move in from the Bering Sea Sunday night, leading to a surge of water moving onshore. However, the peak in wind and waves will occur around the time of low
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 10 at 11:54AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG ..Middle Yukon River Breakup Status... The river is open from the Nowitna through Galena with the exception of a small (
Blizzard Warning issued May 11 at 2:25AM AKDT until May 11 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. Travel may be difficult.
Flood Advisory issued May 9 at 8:59PM AKDT until May 10 at 9:15PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
At 8pm Friday the River Watch team reports that the breakup front on the Kuskokwim River remains stalled at the mouth of the Johnson River, with strong, intact ice extending downstream. The breakup front is approximately one half mile long, with open water upstream of the ice jam. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Napakiak and along Brown's Slough in Bethel. * WHEN...Until 915 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Kuskokwim River flows are elevated due to ice jam near the mouth of the Johnson River. Minor nuisance flooding is occurring in low-lying locations. * ADDITIONAL
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 3:07PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG As of Friday afternoon, ice and water continues to flow past Galena, even though there is still some in-place ice slowing it down above Pilot Mountain Slough. There are a few more short in-place sections of ice between Galena and Nulato that should not cause any significant jamming concerns. Below Nulato, the river ice remains in-place with signs of lifting and thermal degradation. The Yukon is open from Galena upstream to the Nowitna River with the exception of a small (
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 3:05PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG As of Friday afternoon, ice and water continues to flow past Galena, even though there is still some in-place ice slowing it down above Pilot Mountain Slough. There are a few more short in-place sections of ice between Galena and Nulato that should not cause any significant jamming concerns. Below Nulato, the river ice remains in-place with signs of lifting and thermal degradation. The Yukon is open from Galena upstream to the Nowitna River with the exception of a small (
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 1:28PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG The Yukon River at Ft. Yukon broke up Tuesday with minor flooding. The breakup front remained stalled at 6 Mile Island below Ft. Yukon as of Thursday afternoon. Water levels remain low upriver. The ice between Fort Yukon and Beaver is slowly degrading, with water levels rising Wednesday night into Thursday at Beaver. Beaver is expected to slowly break up Friday through Sunday. The timing of the breakup front reaching Stevens Village and the Dalton Highway bridge could be anywhere from 1-5 days. This hydrologic outlook will expire at noon on May 10 and not be continued unless there