Special Weather Statement issued January 25 at 1:09AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Strong east to southeasterly winds will continue across the the Matanuska Valley through Sunday afternoon as a potent storm system moves through the region. Winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph are possible for the Knik River Valley and Palmer. For areas west of the Parks and Glenn Highway Interchange, including Wasilla, winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph are possible. There will likely be multiple peaks and lulls in the overall strength of the winds through Sunday, but they will largely remain gusty the entire time.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 3:31PM AKST until January 26 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibilities reduced to a half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate rain will transition to snow from west to east from late tonight into Saturday morning. Snow could be very wet and slushy close to sea level and potentially lead to reduced totals. The highest snowfall is expected at higher elevations in
Blizzard Warning issued January 24 at 3:31PM AKST until January 26 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 26 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibilities reduced to a quarter mile or less at times. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of heavy snow and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of moderate to heavy snowfall is expected to continue into the weekend across much of the
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 3:31PM AKST until January 26 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 17 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley west of Sleetmute. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple rounds of steady snowfall are expected throughout the weekend, with the corridor of highest snowfall occurring west of Sleetmute. Areas east of Sleetmute will likely remain all rain or briefly experience a rain/snow mix.
High Wind Warning issued January 24 at 3:09PM 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.
High Wind Warning issued January 24 at 3:09PM AKST until January 24 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Central Brooks Range. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 3:03PM AKST until January 26 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow expected. Visibility as low as one half mile at times.Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18 inches. Southerly winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Susitna Valley north of Talkeetna, including Broad Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will intensify late this afternoon through the evening and then persist through the weekend. This storm system will bring warmer air, leading to to a transition to rain as far north as the Chulitna area on Saturday. The best chance for continued snow will be the north end of
Special Weather Statement issued January 23 at 11:50PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
A strong storm with south to southwest winds of 40 to 55 mph will impact the West Coast and Western Interior Thursday night and Friday. For coastal locations, water is likely to come through cracks in the sea ice and make travel very difficult. Given the extent of the ice and thickness, impacts to land areas are expected to be minimal, so no coastal flood products will be issued at this time. The potential for coastal impacts remains south of Hooper Bay and Nunivak Island. Given the warmth of the airmass and the amount of liquid precipitation, travel will become
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:50PM AKST until January 24 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow. Visibility as low as one half mile at times. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Susitna Valley north of Talkeetna, including Broad Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has lightened up across the northern Susitna Valley and Broad Pass areas this afternoon. However, snow intensity will increase by early this evening, with another round of moderate to heavy snow this evening into the overnight hours. Snow will then lighten up early tomorrow morning before another storm approaches with what could be a long duration of precipitation
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:51PM 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 2 to 12 inches are expected and snowfall is likely to be elevation dependent with lower amounts in Fairbanks. * WHERE...Fairbanks and Surrounding Hills. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...1 to 2 inches of snow is forecast by Friday morning ahead of a rain and snow mix that begins by Friday afternoon. Periods of mixed rain and snow continue through Sunday morning before returning to all snow.