Hydrologic Outlook issued May 7 at 8:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG The Yukon River at Ft. Yukon broke up Tuesday with minor flooding from an ice jam that released overnight. The breakup front is expected at Stevens Village and the Dalton Highway bridge sometime Wednesday or Thursday.
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 7 at 7:51AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG The Yukon River at Ft. Yukon broke up Tuesday with minor flooding from an ice jam that released overnight. The breakup front is expected at Stevens Village and the Dalton Highway bridge sometime Wednesday or Thursday. the Yukon River corridor
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 8 at 1:31AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
ESFAFC As of late Wednesday afternoon, heavy floes of ice are working their way downstream on the Kuskokwim River from near Akiak to Napakiak. Water levels are high to near bank full as these runs of ice move downstream; however, flooding is not anticipated as downstream ice has been rapidly weakening over the past several days down to the mouth of the Johnson River. Per observation, area sloughs and Kuskokwim River tributaries are also taking some of the ice to relieve stress on the Kuskokwim. NWS and the River Watch team will continue to reach out to local community members
Flood Watch issued May 6 at 3:53PM AKDT until May 7 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Yukon River at Ft. Yukon * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The breakup front has jammed on the downstream side of Six Mile Island and is causing flooding in Ft. Yukon. Low lying areas including some roads and the boat launch are covered by water. - As of 3pm Tuesday water levels have started to drop indicating the jam is releasing. Upstream gages and reports do not indicate a significant surge
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 1:43PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Snow returns to the Alaska Range, with snow levels falling to road level from Anderson to Cantwell tonight. Snow rates may be heavy at times with 3 to 5 inches of snow expected by Wednesday evening. Roads may become slick as snow will likely begin as mixed rain/snow before turning to wet snow as temps drop to around freezing. Travelers should use extra caution as they traverse the Alaska Range along the Parks Highway.
Blizzard Warning issued May 5 at 7:08PM AKDT until May 6 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Dalton Highway between Mile Marker 350 and Mile Marker 410 * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. Large snow drifts may form.
Flood Watch issued May 5 at 4:02PM AKDT until May 7 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Yukon River at Ft. Yukon * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The breakup front has reached 15 miles downstream of Circle as of 1PM Monday. - The top of the ice run made it past Circle early this afternoon, with just light ice observed upstream. - The breakup front is expected to reach Ft. Yukon early Tuesday morning with the possibility of ice jamming occuring downstream, just above 6 mile island.
Flood Warning issued May 5 at 3:15PM AKDT until May 6 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring. * WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Upper and Lower Kalskag. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 305 PM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported that the breakup front passed Lower Kalskag and then stalled downriver, likely due to low water and still intact ice downriver. River levels have come up rapidly and locals have reported the road between Upper and Lower Kalskag is impassable. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 1:42PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
East winds persist through Tuesday with gusts peaking near 55 mph this afternoon along the Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast and near 40 mph at Utqiagvik. This will result in blowing snow which will bring visibility below 1 mile at times. Locally dense fog is also present along the coast and will persist through Tuesday.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued May 5 at 3:49PM AKDT until May 6 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...N winds 30 kt decreasing to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding. Freezing spray. .TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. .WED...N winds 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. .WED NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .THU...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .FRI...E winds 25