High Wind Warning issued April 15 at 1:46PM AKDT until April 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Anchorage Hillside / Upper Eagle River. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although there is still uncertainty with timing, peak winds will likely occur between about 9 AM and 6 PM, which may affect the morning and evening commutes. While forecast wind gusts will likely range from 75 to 85 mph, isolated wind gusts to 90 mph are possible. The highest winds
High Wind Warning issued April 15 at 1:46PM AKDT until April 16 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...East winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Portage. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly winds begin increasing tonight, with winds peaking tomorrow afternoon and evening. Models have been trending towards lower peak winds, though gusts to 80 mph remain possible.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 12:13PM AKDT until April 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 20 inches, lowest amounts at sea level. Northerly wind gusts as high as 50 to 65 mph. Visibility reduced to one-half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result in significant drifting of snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty winds will continue with the worst conditions this afternoon through Wednesday morning. Precipitation rates will likely diminish through the latter half of Wed; however
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 12:13PM AKDT until April 16 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty winds will develop this evening and continue through Wednesday. Temperatures will warm into the lower 30s from south to north through Wednesday morning, limiting the potential for blowing snow. However, snow rates will increase during
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 12:13PM AKDT until April 16 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile. * WHERE...Interior Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty winds will develop this evening and continue through early Wednesday morning. Temperatures will warm into the lower 30s as the snow begins, limiting the potential for blowing snow. However, snow rates will increase during the overnight and early
High Wind Watch issued April 14 at 2:57PM AKDT until April 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...East winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. * WHERE...Portage. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 2:44PM AKDT until April 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 20 inches, lowest amounts at sea level. Northerly wind gusts as high as 50 to 65 mph. Visibility reduced to one-half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result in significant drifting of snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow starting Tuesday morning picks up in intensity throughout the day along with the gusty northerly winds. The worst conditions look to be
Winter Storm Watch issued April 14 at 2:44PM AKDT until April 16 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The best chance for blizzard conditions will be north and west of Kipnuk, including Toksook Bay, Mertarvik, and Mekoryuk. For locations from Kipnuk south and east, temperatures are expected to
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 2:44PM AKDT until April 15 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile. * WHERE...Southern Alaska Peninsula, from King Cove west. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 11 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow starting early Tuesday morning picks up in intensity throughout the morning along with gusty easterly winds. Temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s are expected to climb into the mid 30s by late Tuesday morning, limiting blowing snow and allowing for
Gale Warning issued April 14 at 3:38PM AKDT until April 16 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. .TUE...S wind 10 to 20 kt becoming SE 20 to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Rain. .TUE NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain. .WED...S wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft. .WED NIGHT...S wind 20 to 30 kt.