Avalanche Warning issued January 11 at 6:40PM 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, AND SEWARD FROM 3AM SUNDAY THROUGH 3AM MONDAY... * 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 Sunday 3:00 AM AKST through Monday 3:00 PM AKST. *
Avalanche Warning issued January 11 at 4:57PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
SABAFC The following message is transmitted at the request of the Valdez Avalanche Center. ...THE VALDEZ AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: VALDEZ, THOMPSON PASS FROM 6AM SUNDAY THROUGH 6AM MONDAY... * WHAT... The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. * WHERE...For the mountains surrounding the Valdez and Thompson Pass area. * WHEN...In effect from Sunday 6:00 AM through Monday 6:00 AM AKST. * IMPACTS...Continued heavy snowfall along with strong winds and rising temperatures during the day will create widespread areas of unstable snow. Natural avalanches will become likely Sunday during
Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 3:24PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
A strong low tracking into the eastern Bering Sea tonight will bring north to northwesterly winds gusting as high as 50 mph for the Pribilof Islands. Confidence has increased that the islands will be impacted by snow on the western edge of precipitation associated with the low. Snow showers, combined with gusty winds, are expected to reduce visibilities to below one mile at times, with potential for visibilities dropping as low as one-half mile. Travel may become hazardous tonight through Sunday morning. Use caution if traveling during this time.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 3:22PM AKST until January 12 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. East-northeast winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced to one-half mile at times. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta west of Bethel, including Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibility could be significantly reduced in heavier snow and areas of blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snow totals are expected on Nunivak Island and along the Kuskokwim Delta coast from Kipnuk north. The greatest snow rates are expected to occur between late tonight and early
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 11 at 2:16PM AKST until January 14 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Water levels up to 4 feet above the normal highest tide line. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. * WHEN..The highest water levels will coincide with high tide Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings. * IMPACTS...Water could push up through gaps in the ice and cause localized flooding for communities along the coast, particularly between Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. Strong onshore winds could also push pieces of sea ice up onto the shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to be relatively weak and southeasterly during high tide late this evening. As a low pressure system approaches the area, winds
Winter Storm Warning issued January 11 at 2:12PM AKST until January 13 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...HEAVY SNOW FOR THE KLONDIKE HIGHWAY... .A front advancing from the West will bring with it a surge of moisture reaching up into the Klondike Highway. Cooler temperatures aloft will help keep precipitation as mostly snowfall along the upper elevations of the Klondike Highway. Precipitation diminishes during a lull Monday morning, before another system arrives Monday afternoon into Monday evening. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway, specifically the higher elevations along the Klondike Highway. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM AKST
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 12:56PM AKST until January 13 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will reduce visibility to one half mile or less. * WHERE...Central Brooks Range. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 12:56PM AKST until January 13 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will reduce visibility to one half mile or less. * WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 12:56PM AKST until January 12 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will reduce visibility to one half mile or less. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions.
High Wind Watch issued January 11 at 12:44PM AKST until January 12 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From midnight AKST tonight through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong storm system will move into Southcentral tonight, with easterly winds rapidly strengthening overnight and peaking late tonight through early Sunday morning. Conditions across the Mat Valley are looking less favorable for high winds, though gusts up to 75 mph are not out of the question.