Special Weather Statement issued December 20 at 2:03PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Heavy snow is looking likely from the YK Delta to the Interior. The heaviest looks to set up from the Nulato Hills and northeast from there. However, the YK Delta is on the edge and has the potential for heavy snow. Snowfall totals over the 4 day stretch may approach or exceed 12 inches in some spots, especially in the hills.
Special Weather Statement issued December 20 at 2:01PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Heavy snow is looking likely in the Brooks Range and along the Dalton Highway Monday - Thursday. Periods of heavy snowfall look most likely east of Anaktuvuk Pass. Snowfall totals over the 4 day stretch may approach or exceed 12 inches in some spots.
Special Weather Statement issued December 20 at 1:58PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Heavy snow is looking likely in the Interior from Monday-Thursday. As of now, the Fairbanks area looks to miss most of the snow and be on the outer edges. However, north and west towards Tanana, Bettles and the Dalton Highway, expect periods of heavy snow next week. Snowfall totals over the 4 day stretch may approach or exceed 12 inches in some spots. Fairbanks North Star Borough may be around a few inches. As of now there is too much uncertainty to give exact snowfall amounts.
Air Quality Alert issued December 20 at 1:21PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Alert which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST SATURDAY. North Pole has a Stage 2 alert. Fairbanks has no alert.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 21 at 4:29AM AKST until December 22 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Northeast winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The best chance for snow/sleet accumulation is from Bethel and west. The best chance for freezing rain accumulation is along the Kuskokwim Bay Coast, but precipitation could remain mostly sleet even near the coastline.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 21 at 4:29AM AKST until December 22 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze to a few hundredths of and inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dillingham North and West. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still some uncertainty with where the freezing rain line will setup and how pronounced warm air aloft will be. If cold air holds on longer, there could be higher snow totals and less ice. The highest potential for freezing
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 20 at 5:34AM AKST until December 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...FREEZING RAIN FOR ICY STRAIT CORRIDOR... .A shallow layer of colder air near the surface has resulted in freezing rain mixing in with snow across parts of the Icy Strait Corridor. Minor ice accumulations are possible. Precipitation will diminish during the early morning timeframe and temperatures will warm Friday afternoon. * WHAT...Freezing rain mixing in with rain and snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Gustavus and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the
High Wind Watch issued December 20 at 2:23AM AKST until December 23 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
Air Quality Alert issued December 19 at 12:34PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Alert which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST FRIDAY. North Pole has a Stage 2 alert. Fairbanks has no alert.
Special Weather Statement issued December 20 at 5:48AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Multiple storms will move into the Gulf over the weekend, sending a series of fronts into the coast. Periods of light rain and freezing rain are expected Saturday through Monday, with the most likely time for precipitation being Saturday night into Sunday morning. Currently the most likely areas to receive rain or freezing rain are: near sea level locations in Anchorage, particularly east Anchorage, the Western Kenai Peninsula east of Soldotna, and the Mat Valley near Palmer. Of the above areas, the Mat Valley is the least likely to get precipitation, but any falling will likely be in the form