Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 2:44PM AKST until February 26 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Northeasterly winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will rapidly increasing early Wednesday morning causing resuspension of recently fallen snow and reduced visibilities along the Richardson Highway through Thompson Pass. Winds will peak midday, then diminish during the afternoon and evening. Light falling snow will arrive in the late afternoon, but it
High Wind Warning issued February 25 at 2:44PM AKST until February 26 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
High Wind Warning issued February 25 at 2:44PM AKST until February 26 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds are expected at sea level and higher elevations along the southern half of Prince of Wales Island, including Hydaburg, Craig, Klawock and Kasaan.
Air Quality Alert issued February 25 at 2:14PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Alert which is IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON AKST WEDNESDAY. North Pole has a Stage 2 alert. Fairbanks has no alert.
Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 1:26PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Above freezing temperatures are likely this weekend for locations North of the Alaska Range and in the White Mountains. Daytime melting may result in icy patches along sidewalks and roads. Stay up to date with the latest forecast by visiting our website, weather.gov/afg.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 6:54PM AKST until February 26 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Drifting snow with periods of blowing snow reducing visibility to as low as one half of a mile at times. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts may form. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow may continue into the weekend.
Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 5:01PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
High temperatures are looking to be 10 to 15 degrees above normal, with the possibility to be above freezing, for parts of the Interior beginning this weekend. Stay up to date with the latest forecast by visiting our website, weather.gov/afg.
High Wind Watch issued February 24 at 3:13PM AKST until February 27 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages.
Winter Storm Watch issued February 24 at 3:13PM AKST until February 26 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE FOR KLONDIKE HIGHWAY... .A strong system will approach from the south, pushing moisture northward. Cold temperatures aloft will yield snow development beginning Wednesday morning for the upper elevations of Klondike Highway. Current uncertainty associated with this system is how much forcing will be present, which will directly tie to snow rates. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Klondike Highway, near White Pass. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest rates are expected to be in the early afternoon Wednesday.
Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 3:12PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Late Tuesday a strong low will move into the gulf, bringing strong winds and an Atmospheric River to most of the region. Focusing on wind first, for the southern Panhandle south of Sumner Strait, there is much higher confidence for 50 to 60 mph gusts prompting a High Wind Watch. For areas north of Sumner Strait which encompasses this Special Weather Statement we are expecting gusts 40 to 50mph. Along the coast from Sitka north to Cross Sound, there is high uncertainty in how strong the winds will be as the main low remains offshore, weakening as it hits the