Special Weather Statement issued February 13 at 3:02PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Snow chances are expected to increase later tonight for western Prince William Sound through at least Saturday night. Snow rates look to increase as easterly winds become gusty beginning Friday afternoon. Winds along with periods of heavy snowfall early Saturday morning, could lead to visibility reductions, especially from Whittier through the Portage Valley and as far west as Turnagain Pass. Prepare for winter weather and plan ahead by checking the latest forecast. If you are traveling the Seward Highway or Portage Glacier Road Friday through Saturday, check the road conditions before you head out.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 13 at 2:54PM AKST until February 15 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced to one-half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions and lowest visibilities will occur through Friday. However, periods snow and blowing snow snow look to linger into Saturday. On the north side of the Pass on the Richardson Highway towards Tonsina, there is a chance for periods
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 13 at 2:54PM AKST until February 14 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced to one-half mile at times. * WHERE...Cordova including the Copper River Highway. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions are expected tonight through mid-day Friday. Wind gusts should begin to diminish Friday afternoon into the evening. Warmer air also looks to push in during Friday afternoon and snow will change to rain/snow mix by then.
Special Weather Statement issued January 28 at 1:19AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Widespread snow showers will continue through this afternoon for the Eastern Aleutians and through this evening for the Southern Alaska Peninsula (Nelson Lagoon and west). Snow showers combined with gusty northwest winds up to 50 mph could significantly reduce visibilities at times. The worst conditions and lowest visibilities for the Eastern Aleutians are expected now through this morning with conditions improving during the afternoon. The worst conditions and lowest visibilities for the Southern Alaska Peninsula (Nelson Lagoon and west) will be mid-morning through the afternoon with conditions beginning to improve through the evening and overnight hours tonight. Use caution if
Winter Storm Warning issued January 27 at 4:41PM AKST until January 27 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Snow showers will continue through Tuesday morning, however, the heaviest shower activity has passed. An additional 3 to 6 inches will be possible with these continued showers.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 27 at 4:27AM AKST until January 27 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulation of 6 to 12 inches for Thompson Pass. Additional snow accumulation of 2 to 6 inches from Valdez to Keystone Canyon. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph for Thompson Pass. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of heavy snow showers will persist for Thompson Pass through early Monday afternoon, with snowfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour possible. Gusty southerly winds with snow will reduce visibilities to one
Blizzard Warning issued January 27 at 4:03AM AKST until January 27 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibilities reduced to a quarter mile or less at times. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue through this afternoon and strong west winds will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow along Alaska Peninsula, particularly along the Bering coastline. Conditions will begin to improve throughout this afternoon.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 4:03AM AKST until January 27 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Visibility reduced to a half mile at times. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snow will continue through early this morning and then become showery. South winds will continue this morning and lead to areas of blowing snow.
Blizzard Warning issued January 27 at 4:03AM AKST until January 27 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities reduced to a quarter-mile or less at times. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of heavy snow and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Falling snow will gradually give way to scattered snow showers through this morning. Strong north winds will continue to lead to whiteout
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 4:03AM AKST until January 27 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibilities reduced to a half-mile or less at times. * WHERE...Bristol Bay from King Salmon south. * WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong west winds could cause areas of blowing snow, particularly along the southern coast of Bristol Bay. Temperatures are expected to continue to rapidly fall into the 10s through this morning.