Blizzard Warning issued December 12 at 2:39AM AKST until December 13 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...North of Sagwon. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Special Weather Statement issued December 10 at 1:27PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
A front moving northwest from the Gulf of Alaska will bring significant snow accumulations from Delta Junction east to the Alcan Border on Thursday and Friday. Most areas can expect 4 to 7 inches of snow, with the heaviest snow accumulations along the Richardson Highway south of Delta Junction and along the Alaska Highway between Tok and Delta Junction. Areas north of the Alaska Highway corridor will see less snow. People traveling the Alaska and Richardson Highways south and east of Delta Junction should expect areas of low visibility and difficult travel conditions on Thursday and Friday.
Flood Advisory issued December 10 at 11:16AM AKST until December 12 at 1:15PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
An ice jam on the Anchor River is flooding some roads and low areas along the Anchor River. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring. * WHERE...the Anchor River near Anchor Point, downstream Of The Sterling Highway and the Anchor River State Recreation Area. * WHEN...Until 115 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1104 AM AKST, emergency management reported an ice jam on the Anchor River below the Old Sterling Highway was impounding water behind the jam and flooding the Old Sterling Highway and
Special Weather Statement issued December 11 at 2:40AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
A front moving northwest from the Gulf of Alaska will bring modest snow accumulations across much of the central interior, including the Fairbanks bowl. Most areas can expect 2 to 4 inches of snow, with the heaviest snow accumulations across higher terrain surrounding Fairbanks. People traveling the Parks Highways between Fairbanks and Nenana should expect areas of low visibility and slippery travel conditions by Thursday evening and Friday.
Blizzard Warning issued December 11 at 2:30AM AKST until December 13 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 10 at 11:32AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
ESFAFC Ice Action on Area Rivers Could Produce Some Jam Flooding Recent warm temperatures have melted portions of the ice cover across south central Alaska, causing ice movement and some ice jams. Temporary rises along area rivers and minor flooding of lowland locations are possible through Thursday, ahead of a colder airmass returning to south central Alaska. As colder air filters into by late Wednesday into Thursday, high water and ice action should subside.
High Wind Warning issued December 9 at 11:51PM AKST until December 10 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Upper Hillside of Anchorage and along Turnagain Arm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
Winter Storm Watch issued December 9 at 6:45PM AKST until December 13 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 9 at 2:58PM AKST until December 10 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. High elevations of the Bendeleben Mountains and Nulato Hills may see an additional 8 inches of snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula and Middle Yukon Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 9 at 2:58PM AKST until December 10 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation, freezing rain, snow, and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to three inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley and Baldwin Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.