Winter Weather Advisory issued April 8 at 9:17PM AKDT until April 9 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow. An additional 3 to 6 inches late this evening through Wednesday morning. Storm total snow 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...SW Kenai Peninsula and Southern Kachemak Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of light snow will continue through this evening before moderate snow develops late this evening and continues through Wednesday morning. Total 24 hour storm total snow of 5 to 10 inches is possible with the highest amounts along the Homer Bluffs. Southwesterly winds will
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 8 at 10:12AM AKDT until April 9 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow. 2 to 4 inches through this afternoon. An additional 3 to 6 inches late this evening through Wednesday morning. Storm total snow 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...SW Kenai Peninsula and Southern Kachemak Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of light to moderate snow will continue through early this afternoon before tapering off. Expect a brief break in the snowfall before a second round of snow develops later this evening and continues through Wednesday morning. Storm
Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 8:36AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Strong northwesterly winds up to 45 mph have developed across Shelikof Strait. These winds are resuspending ash from the 1912 Katmai-Novarupta eruption, potentially causing haze and trace amounts of ash accumulation. The villages of Karluk, Larsen Bay and Akhiok are most likely to be impacted. Those in sensitive groups or with respiratory ailments are encouraged to avoid or reduce outdoor activity to avoid inhaling the ash. The winds will weaken slowly through Tuesday, which should end ash resuspension.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 4 at 8:27PM AKDT until April 5 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze to a couple hundredths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph, strongest along the coast. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...From 11 PM AKDT Tonight until 1 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could lead to significantly reduced visibilities, especially along the coast. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Best chance for light freezing rain will be from an area between Quinhagak and Kipnuk, northeast through Bethel. Any freezing rain overnight will change over to snow Saturday
Winter Storm Warning issued April 4 at 8:27PM AKDT until April 5 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...Until midnight AKDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible at times. Travel could be very difficult. Area roadways are dangerous for traveling. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Local officials have requested to stay off roads as much as possible. Travel only if necessary.
Avalanche Warning issued April 4 at 4:36PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
SABAFC The following message is transmitted at the request of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center. ...THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, WHITTIER, AND TURNAGAIN PASS FROM FRIDAY APRIL 4 AT 5:00 PM TO SATURDAY APRIL 5 AT 5:00 PM... * WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Girdwood, Portage Valley, Whittier, and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...In effect from Friday 5:00 PM AKST through Saturday 5:00 PM AKST. * IMPACTS...Heavy rain and snow
Avalanche Warning issued April 4 at 3:47PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
SABAFC The following message is transmitted at the request of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center. ...THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, WHITTIER, AND TURNAGAIN PASS FROM FRIDAY APRIL 4 AT 5:00 PM TO SUNDAY APRIL 5 AT 5:00 PM... * WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Girdwood, Portage Valley, Whittier, and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...In effect from Friday 5:00 PM AKST through Saturday 5:00 PM AKST. * IMPACTS...Heavy rain and snow
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 11:38PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
The Winter Storm Warning has been allowed to expire as the worst conditions have ended. However, lingering snow and gusty winds from the weakening storm may still lead to hazardous conditions. Expect additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches through Saturday morning for Unalaska/Nikolski, while Akutan will see periods of rain and rain/snow mix with little additional accumulation. Winds will continue to gust up to 45 mph through the morning before slowly diminishing into the afternoon hours. Falling snow in conjunction with gusty winds will also lead to periods of reduced visibility through the morning. With the recently fallen
Blizzard Warning issued April 3 at 4:06PM AKDT until April 4 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast from Kipnuk north including Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant winter storm will move across the Kuskokwim Delta coast and Nunivak Island. Gusty winds in combination with falling snow will lead to blizzard conditions, especially across Nunivak Island. The worst conditions will likely occur after midnight
Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 4:06PM AKDT until April 4 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibilities will be reduced to one half mile or less with wind and heavy snow. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible at times. Travel could be very difficult. Area roadways may become dangerous for both personal and commercial vehicles to travel on. Travel on area roadways is not recommended unless necessary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant winter storm will continue across the