Hydrologic Outlook issued January 5 at 1:56PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
ESFAJK There is increasing confidence in the mid and long range model solutions that a pair of atmospheric rivers will track into eastern half of the Gulf of Alaska and panhandle. The first feature will spread in its moisture band ( 1 to 3 inches ) and warming into the area Monday to Tuesday. Snow levels warming to around 3000 ft or higher. Rainfall event totals through around Wednesday/Thursday are 4-6 inches while NE Gulf coast may be closer to 8 inches of potential. Rain on top of new snow creating melt and run off will be the forecast challenge
Special Weather Statement issued January 5 at 12:53PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
A series of storms will bring considerably warmer weather and a chance of precipitation from today through Tuesday. While temperatures are expected to gradually rise above freezing through Monday, surface temperatures may remain below freezing due to the recent cold weather. Rain, heavy at times, may flow across and/or puddle on various surfaces. Untreated and snow-covered surfaces and roadways may become extremely slick. Please exercise caution if traveling over the next few days.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 12:40PM AKST until January 7 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations of up to one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Susitna Valley. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of storms will bring considerably warmer weather and a chance of precipitation to the area today through Tuesday. Rain is most likely to spread into the Susitna Valley from Monday afternoon through early Tuesday. While temperatures may rise above freezing, surface temperatures are likely to remain below freezing due to recent cold weather.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 12:40PM AKST until January 7 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Anchorage and Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of storms will bring considerably warmer weather and a chance of precipitation to the area today through Tuesday. Rain is most likely to spread into Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley from Monday afternoon through Monday night. While temperatures may rise above freezing
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 12:40PM AKST until January 7 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely hazardous. Visibilities significantly reduced within heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow totals expected at the higher elevations of the pass with more mixed precipitation expected at lower elevations of the pass.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 12:40PM AKST until January 7 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of storms will bring considerably warmer weather and a chance of precipitation to the area today through Tuesday. Rain is most likely to spread into the western Kenai Peninsula from Monday afternoon through Monday night. While temperatures may rise above freezing, surface temperatures are likely to remain below freezing due to recent cold weather.
High Wind Warning issued January 5 at 12:30PM AKST until January 7 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Point Hope. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 9 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Warning issued January 5 at 11:58AM AKST until January 7 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Diomede. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 9 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles.
Gale Warning issued January 4 at 3:39PM AKST until January 6 at 5:00AM AKST 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 40 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray. .SUN...NE wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 11 ft. Snow. Freezing spray. .SUN NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain and snow. .MON...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. .MON NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. .TUE...S
Small Craft Advisory issued January 4 at 3:39PM AKST until January 5 at 5:00AM AKST 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 25 kt. Seas 6 ft subsiding to 4 ft after midnight. Rain and snow. .SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain. .SUN NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain. .MON...E wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. .MON NIGHT...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 9 ft. .TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas