Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 2:27PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
As a front over the southeastern Bering Sea pushes north, it will bring a messy combination of heavy snow, rain-snow mix, and rain to much of Western Alaska beginning on Wednesday and running through Friday. Between 2 and 8 inches of snow may fall in coastal locations, with between 1 and 4 inches for Interior valleys. The highest totals would likely be along the YK Delta coast. Precipitation will remain mostly or completely snow above 1500 feet in the Interior.
Blizzard Warning issued April 15 at 2:21PM AKDT until April 18 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast, Northern Arctic Coast, Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 10 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Blizzard Warning issued April 15 at 2:21PM AKDT until April 18 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
High Wind Warning issued April 15 at 1:46PM AKDT until April 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Anchorage Hillside / Upper Eagle River. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although there is still uncertainty with timing, peak winds will likely occur between about 9 AM and 6 PM, which may affect the morning and evening commutes. While forecast wind gusts will likely range from 75 to 85 mph, isolated wind gusts to 90 mph are possible. The highest winds
High Wind Warning issued April 15 at 1:46PM AKDT until April 16 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...East winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Portage. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly winds begin increasing tonight, with winds peaking tomorrow afternoon and evening. Models have been trending towards lower peak winds, though gusts to 80 mph remain possible.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 12:13PM AKDT until April 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 20 inches, lowest amounts at sea level. Northerly wind gusts as high as 50 to 65 mph. Visibility reduced to one-half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result in significant drifting of snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty winds will continue with the worst conditions this afternoon through Wednesday morning. Precipitation rates will likely diminish through the latter half of Wed; however
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 12:13PM AKDT until April 16 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty winds will develop this evening and continue through Wednesday. Temperatures will warm into the lower 30s from south to north through Wednesday morning, limiting the potential for blowing snow. However, snow rates will increase during
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 12:13PM AKDT until April 16 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile. * WHERE...Interior Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty winds will develop this evening and continue through early Wednesday morning. Temperatures will warm into the lower 30s as the snow begins, limiting the potential for blowing snow. However, snow rates will increase during the overnight and early
Small Craft Advisory issued April 15 at 2:44PM AKDT until April 16 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...S wind 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt late. Seas 8 ft. .WED...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 12 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .WED NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain. .THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain. .THU NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft. SW swell. .FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued April 15 at 2:44PM AKDT until April 16 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...W wind 10 kt becoming SE. Seas 8 ft. .WED...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain. .WED NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain. .THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain. .THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft. SW swell. Rain. .FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SAT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN...NW wind 10