Winter Storm Warning issued June 6 at 8:36PM AKDT until June 8 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. * WHERE...South of Toolik Lake including Atigun and Anaktuvuk Passes. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will likely be just south and east of Anaktuvuk Pass and towards Atigun Pass. The timing on this warning has been extended through Sunday afternoon as another round of heavy snow looks to move into the area on Saturday night and Sunday. Expect an additional 6 to 9 inches through Sunday afternoon on top of what has already fallen as of 9
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 7:28AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A very cold upper level Arctic low dropping south over the Western Interior will bring an anomalously cold airmass to the area over the weekend. There will be clouds, periods of precipitation and even snow above 2000 feet, but low-lying areas that clear during the overnight and early morning hours will see temperatures drop quickly into the low to mid 30s. West of Fairbanks to near Tanana, frost is most likely on Saturday morning. For Fairbanks and east to the Alcan Border, frost is possible on Saturday morning, but more likely Monday morning. On Sunday morning, widespread clouds should keep
Small Craft Advisory issued June 6 at 3:58PM AKDT until June 7 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain. .SAT...N wind 15 kt except N 25 kt in the outer bay. Seas 3 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. In the outer bay, N wind 20 kt in the evening becoming variable 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain. .SUN...SW wind 20 kt. Seas
Gale Warning issued June 6 at 3:58PM AKDT until June 7 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...W wind 10 kt becoming NE 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. .SAT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt becoming W 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 ft subsiding to 3 ft after midnight. Rain. .SUN...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SUN NIGHT...W wind 15
Gale Warning issued June 6 at 3:58PM AKDT until June 7 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 11 ft after midnight. Rain. .SAT...SE wind 30 kt becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .MON THROUGH TUE...W wind 25 kt. Seas 5
Small Craft Advisory issued June 6 at 3:58PM AKDT until June 8 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt becoming NE 30 kt after midnight. Seas 6 ft building to 10 ft after midnight. Rain. .SAT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft subsiding to 6 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 2
Storm Warning issued June 6 at 3:58PM AKDT until June 7 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming E 35 kt after midnight. Seas 7 ft. Rain. .SAT...E wind 50 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain. .SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SUN NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. .MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Winter Storm Warning issued June 6 at 6:36AM AKDT until June 7 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...South of Toolik Lake including Atigun and Anaktuvuk Passes. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be heavy at times today. The heaviest snow will likely be just south and east of Anaktuvuk Pass and towards Atigun Pass. Another round of snow looks to move into the area on Sunday and continue into Monday. Those snow amounts are not included in this product, but there may be several additional inches of snow.
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 1:49PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A very cold upper level Arctic low will be dropping south Thursday through the weekend. This will bring a much colder airmass to the area with snow levels slowly dropping to around 2000 feet across the Interior by Sunday night. Abundant moisture from a low in the Gulf of Alaska will bring rain and snow showers, with accumulating snow likely near Coldfoot, along the Richardson Highway through the Alaska Range, and across summits of the Dalton Highway, Ray Mountains, and White Mountains. Other areas above 1500 feet will see a mix of rain and snow. Highs will struggle to break
Winter Storm Warning issued June 5 at 12:35PM AKDT until June 7 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...South of Toolik Lake including Atigun and Anaktuvuk Passes. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin Thursday then become heavy at times overnight and into Friday. The heaviest snow will likely be just south and east of Anaktuvuk Pass and towards Atigun Pass. Another round of snow looks to move into the area on Sunday and continue into Monday. Those snow amounts are not included in this product, but there may be