Blizzard Warning issued December 13 at 3:34AM 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...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.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 12 at 2:55PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG Heavy snow accumulation on river and lake ice can cause overflow to occur on the ice surface but be invisible below the snow. This process can weaken the ice as well as make it more difficult to visually assess ice quality. Those traveling on or going onto ice- covered bodies of water should exercise extra caution.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 12 at 2:34PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG Water from rain and melting snow have accumulated on river and lake ice which can weaken the ice as well as make it more difficult to visually assess ice quality. Those traveling or going onto ice-covered bodies of water should exercise extra caution.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 12 at 1:30PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
ESFAFC Elevated River Levels Will Continue Along the Anchor River Through the Weekend Ice jams and high water are moving through the lower reaches of the Anchor River near Anchor Point. Lowland flooding will continue into the weekend due to remnant ice jams still in the channel. Ice will move down river and allow impounded water to exit the system by this weekend. Please continue to heed road restrictions and use caution when encountering flooded roadways which may turn icy.
Special Weather Statement issued December 12 at 8:47AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
A front moving northwest from the Gulf of Alaska is bringing significant snow accumulations today and Friday. Most areas can expect 3 to 5 inches of snow, with the heaviest snow accumulations along the Alaska Highway east of Delta Junction and along the Parks Highway south of Nenana. People traveling the Parks, Alaska, and Richardson Highways should expect visibilities as low as 1/4 mile at times and difficult travel conditions through Friday.
Extreme Cold Warning issued December 13 at 3:32AM AKST until December 15 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Dangerously cold with wind chill as low as 60 below expected. * WHERE...Fortymile Country and White Mountains including Eagle Summit, Chicken, and Eagle. * WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 3:32AM AKST until December 15 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Very cold wind chill as low as 55 below expected. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Two Rivers, Upper Chena River Valley, and Yukon Flats. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Special Weather Statement issued December 11 at 3:03PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
A front moving northwest from the Gulf of Alaska will bring significant snow accumulations on Thursday and Friday. Most areas can expect 3 to 5 inches of snow, with the heaviest snow accumulations along the Alaska Highway east of Delta Junction and along the Parks Highway south of Nenana. People traveling the Parks, Alaska, and Richardson Highways should expect areas of low visibility and difficult travel conditions on Thursday and Friday.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 11 at 2:52PM AKST until December 13 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Interior Alaska including Fairbanks, Tanana, Minchumina, Nenana, and Delta Junction. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 9 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas along the upper Salcha and Goodpaster Rivers may see up to 8 inches. Fairbanks has a 15% chance of seeing greater than 6 inches.
Flood Advisory issued December 11 at 10:17AM AKST until December 12 at 1:15PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
High water continues along the Anchor River below Old Sterling Highway from ice jams moving downriver. Water levels are expected to gradually fall through the next few days as the impounded water moves through the system. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * 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 continues to flow over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - This morning, emergency management reported flooding continued along the Anchor River from