High Wind Warning issued January 24 at 10:52PM AKST until January 26 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Along Turnagain Arm and the Anchorage Hillside, Southeast winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For lower elevations of Anchorage and Eagle River, Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of wind and rain (and resulting standing water or wet ground) could bring down trees, particularly in areas where the ground is not frozen or where trees are
Avalanche Advisory issued January 24 at 9:11PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
SABAFC The following message is transmitted at the request of the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center. ...THE HATCHER PASS AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR HATCHER PASS... * WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. * WHERE...From Mile 10 to Independence Mine, including Gold Mint and Archangel Valley. * WHEN...In effect from Saturday 7:00 AM AKST through Sunday 7:00 AM AKST. * IMPACTS...Expect heavy dense snowfall with 6-12 inches today above 3500 feet and rain levels rising to 3000 feet. Large to very large natural widespread avalanche activity is expected. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel
Wind Advisory issued January 24 at 8:20PM AKST until January 25 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
High Wind Warning issued January 24 at 8:20PM AKST until January 25 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Avalanche Warning issued January 24 at 7:44PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
SABAFC The following message is transmitted at the request of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center. ...THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CHUGACH STATE PARK, GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, TURNAGAIN PASS, SUMMIT LAKE, MOOSE PASS, LOST LAKE, AND SEWARD FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 6AM TO SUNDAY JANUARY, 26 AT 6PM... * WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Chugach State Park, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...In effect Saturday 6:00
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 2:47PM AKST until January 27 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow mixing with rain below 1500 ft elevation. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches and up to 1/10 inch of rain. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Middle Yukon Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility below a half mile at times. Gusty winds combined with heavy, wet snow could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:47PM AKST until January 25 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow, mixed precipitation, and high winds. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lower Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 2:47PM AKST until January 25 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Noatak Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 2:46PM AKST until January 26 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility one half mile or less at times in blowing snow. * WHERE...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:46PM AKST until January 26 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow, mixed precipitation, and above freezing temperatures expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches are expected and snowfall is likely to be elevation dependent with lower amounts in Fairbanks. * WHERE...Fairbanks and Surrounding Hills. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional rain on top of hard packed snow will keep less travelled roads icy through Saturday.