Winter Storm Warning issued February 12 at 1:23PM AKST until February 14 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SYSTEM MOVING INTO THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE... An active pattern returns to the southeast Alaska panhandle as a approaching system will push into the Northern Gulf of Alaska through Friday. We are expecting impactful snow accumulations, with snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour, for the City and Borough of Yakutat starting Thursday night through Friday afternoon. Main forecast challenge remains on where heaviest axis of snow will setup along the coast. If the main band of heavier precip shifts west, forecasted snowfall totals will be severely impacted and much lower. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8
Special Weather Statement issued February 12 at 11:57AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
An active pattern returns to the southeast Alaska panhandle as a weakening system will push into the Northern Gulf of Alaska through Friday. As this system approaches, we are monitioring the increasing potential for impactful snow accumulations for the City and Borough of Yakutat with the highest probability for accumulating snow arriving late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. Travel during these times could be difficult. Stay tuned for further forecast updates.
Air Quality Alert issued February 11 at 3:09PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Alert which is IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 11 AM AKST WEDNESDAY. North Pole has a Stage 2 alert. Fairbanks has no alert.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 11 at 3:02PM AKST until February 14 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow reducing visibility to 1/2 mile expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range and Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winter Storm Watch issued February 11 at 2:41PM AKST until February 15 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast, Northwest Arctic Coast and Northern Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 11 at 2:41PM AKST until February 14 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Visibility could be reduced to one half mile or less at times. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Special Weather Statement issued February 11 at 5:48AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
A strong area of high pressure building over the Arctic will bring high winds and blowing snow to high terrain in the Interior Wednesday afternoon through Friday. Winds will be particularly strong over Dalton Highway Summits where gusts to 50 mph are possible. Blowing and drifting snow along with low visibility are expected over Dalton, Elliott, and Steese Highway Summits and will make travel difficult.
Special Weather Statement issued February 10 at 1:36PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
A strong area of high pressure building over the Arctic will bring high winds and blowing snow to high terrain in the Interior Wednesday afternoon through Friday. Winds will be particularly strong over Dalton Highway Summits where gusts to 50 mph are possible. Blowing and drifting snow along with low visibility are expected over Dalton, Elliott, and Steese Highway Summits and will make travel difficult.
High Wind Warning issued February 10 at 1:28PM AKST until February 11 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Lower Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.
Winter Storm Watch issued February 10 at 1:04PM AKST until February 15 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.