Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 2:18PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
The following message is transmitted at the request of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center. ...THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER HAS ISSUED A SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, WHITTIER, TURNAGAIN PASS, LOST LAKE, AND SEWARD NOW THROUGH SUNDAY MARCH 9 AT 7:00 AM... * WHAT...Due to recent snowfall on an unstable snowpack, dangerous avalanche conditions exist, avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE in the backcountry. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Girdwood, Portage Valley, Whittier, Turnagain Pass, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...In effect now through Sunday March 9 at 7:00
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 5:27AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
The following message is transmitted at the request of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center. ...THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER HAS ISSUED A SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, TURNAGAIN PASS, LOST LAKE, AND SEWARD FROM FRIDAY MARCH 7 AT 7:00 AM TO SATURDAY MARCH 8 AT 7:00 AM... * WHAT...Due to recent snowfall on an unstable snowpack, dangerous avalanche conditions exist, avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE in the backcountry. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Girdwood, Portage Valley, Turnagain Pass, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...In effect from Friday 7:00
Winter Storm Watch issued March 6 at 3:43PM AKST until March 8 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. New snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches atop already fallen transportable snow is possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph with reduced visibility down to one quarter mile or less. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front is forecast to push across the Bering and Pribilof Islands Friday night into Saturday with potential winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Light to moderate snow, as well as recent snowfall
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 3:12PM AKST until March 5 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. East to northeast winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile at times. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front moving across the Pribilof Islands today will promote gusty winds and blowing snow through Wednesday morning. The greatest threat for blowing snow will exist to the south of Saint Paul and across Saint George.
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 2:58PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
A developing area of low pressure travels up the Kuskokwim Delta coastline tonight through Wednesday afternoon. Snowfall and wind gusts up to 30 mph may result in periods of blowing snow and reduced visibility to less than one mile. Snow totals will range from 2 to 4 inches. Winds turn southerly Wednesday afternoon, allowing for conditions to slowly improve.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 4:03PM AKST until March 5 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. East to northeast winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile at times. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front moving across the Pribilof Islands on Tuesday will bring light snow and gusty winds. A compact low forming along the front will likely affect the timing and severity of blowing snow for the Pribilof Islands, but there is
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 3:24PM AKST until March 3 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Northerly winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibilities reduced to one-half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could lead to periods of reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Webcams and available observations show visibilities of one-half mile along the coast, with the worst conditions (visibilities to one-quarter mile or less at times) from about Toksook Bay and north. Temperatures have risen above freezing away from the coast, leading
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 4:45AM AKST until March 3 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Northerly winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibilities reduced to one-half mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could lead to periods of reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low pressure system will continue to bring steady snow and gusty winds to the Kuskokwim Delta through late this evening. The highest snowfall accumulations are expected from Toksook Bay to Tuntutuliak east to Bethel.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 1 at 7:02PM AKST until March 3 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Northerly winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibilities reduced to one-half mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to midnight AKST Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could lead to periods of reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low cuts across the Kuskokwim Delta tomorrow and Monday, leading to steady snow and gusty winds across Nunivak Island and the Kuskokwim Delta coastline. While the primary concern will be blowing snow along the coast, we're also monitoring
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 1 at 7:02PM AKST until March 2 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities reduced as low as one quarter mile. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures below freezing on the Bering Sea side of the Alaska Peninsula are allowing blowing snow to significantly reduce visibility. Communities likely to see visibility one half mile or lower at times include False Pass, Cold Bay, and Nelson Lagoon. The worst conditions are expected for Cold Bay. Conditions improve