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Flood Watch issued December 4 at 1:54PM AKST until December 5 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

A low and associated front will to move across the area tonight bringing more moderate to heavy rain across the region. The rain combined with a melting snowpack and high freezing levels will continue to provide runoff for area rivers and streams that are already running at an elevated level. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...The following area, Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Gustavus And Juneau. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 4 at 9:32AM AKST until December 5 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple rounds of precipitation will affect the Kuskokwim Valley through Thursday. Precipitation type may fluctuate back and forth between snow and freezing rain.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 4 at 9:32AM AKST until December 5 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch and total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Power outages are possible. Travel could be extremely hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple rounds of light precipitation will bring continued chances for a wintry mix of snow and freezing rain through noon Thursday. There will be a break in steady precipitation late this evening before the second round arrives Thursday morning. Precipitation looks to taper to scattered light showers Thursday afternoon. The highest likelihood for freezing rain and
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 3 at 11:45PM AKST until December 5 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Susitna Valley, mainly the southern valley from Willow northward to Talkeetna. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of freezing rain will continue this evening, especially over the southern Susitna Valley. The northern to western Susitna Valley will remain colder and could see some light snow accumulation.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 3 at 11:45PM AKST until December 4 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Snow and freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulation of a glaze up to one tenth of an inch. Total snow accumulation of up to 2 inches. * WHERE...South of Glennallen, including Kenny Lake and Chitina. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of snow will continue this evening, then transition to freezing rain for areas south of Glennallen. Precipitation will become intermittent overnight tonight, potentially shutting off in some areas. The most likely area to see continued freezing rain overnight into Wednesday morning
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 3 at 11:45PM AKST until December 4 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected with periods of blowing snow. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze to a tenth of an inch. Northeast winds gusting as high as 25 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass, Keystone Canyon, Valdez. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous. Expect significantly reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of freezing rain near Valdez and higher elevation snow/sleet/freezing rain will continue into early morning Wednesday. Gusty winds will begin to diminish overnight as temperatures slowly warm above
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Flood Advisory issued December 3 at 10:30PM AKST until December 4 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Montana Creek Near Areas Around The Low Water Crossing On Montana Creek Road And Near Back Loop Road At The Montana Creek Bridge. * WHEN...Until 900 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1025 PM AKST, river gauge reports indicate rises in water levels from rain and snowmelt are causing minor flooding. This is causing minor flooding from overflow of poor drainage areas, especially near Montana Creek. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 3 at 2:52PM AKST until December 4 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.