Winter Storm Warning issued January 26 at 9:08PM AKST until January 27 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulation of 12 to 20 inches for Thompson Pass. Additional snow accumulation of 6 to 12 inches for Valdez to Keystone Canyon. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Prince William Sound. * WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow 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 half mile or less
Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 6:01PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
A frontal system moving into Prince William Sound early Monday morning will result in an increase in south to southwesterly winds and colder air moving up Cook Inlet on Monday. Sustained winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 60 mph are possible from Homer north to Nikiski early Monday morning through late Monday night. Wave heights will also build across Kachemak Bay through the day Monday, leading to rough surf around Homer Spit. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of power outages.
Blizzard Warning issued January 26 at 2:58PM AKST until January 27 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 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...Rain will continue to transition to snow from west to east this evening. Strong west winds will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow along Alaska Peninsula, particularly along the Bering coastline. The worst conditions currently centered around False Pass and Cold Bay will become more widespread across the Alaska Peninsula during the evening, then
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:58PM 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 50 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...Rain will rapidly transition to snow as colder air moves in from west to east this afternoon and evening. Strong west winds could cause areas of blowing snow, particularly along the southern coast of Bristol Bay. Temperatures are expected to rapidly
Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 3:46PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Widespread snow showers will move into the Pribilof Islands as a compact low moves into the area between Monday and Monday night. Widespread snow showers will move into the area as the low approaches. Snow combined with winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph could cause intermittent periods of significantly reduced visibility and blowing snow. Conditions will improve late Monday night into Tuesday morning as winds subside and as snow showers become more isolated. Use caution while traveling and be prepared for rapidly changing winds and visibility as this system approaches on Monday evening.
Avalanche Warning issued January 25 at 11:14PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
SABAFC The following message is transmitted at the request of the Valdez Avalanche Center. ...THE VALDEZ AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: VALDEZ, THOMPSON PASS FROM 6AM SUNDAY THROUGH 6AM MONDAY... * WHAT... The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. * WHERE...For the mountains surrounding the Valdez and Thompson Pass area. * WHEN...In effect from Sunday 6:00 AM through Monday 6:00 AM AKST. * IMPACTS...Continued heavy snowfall along with strong winds and the possibility for rain on snow at low elevations will create widespread areas of unstable snow. Natural avalanches will
Flood Watch issued January 25 at 10:34PM AKST until January 27 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
An avalanche was reported in Hatcher Pass with debris in the Little Susitna River near the State Park Campground and flooding the area. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Anchorage, East Turnagain Arm, Kodiak Island, Matanuska Valley, Northeast Prince William Sound, Southeast Prince William Sound, Susitna Valley, Western Kenai Peninsula and Western Prince William Sound. This includes the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, Eklutna, Girdwood, Portage, Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, Chickaloon, Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, Cooper Landing, Whittier, Seward, Moose Pass, Valdez, Thompson Pass, Cordova, Talkeetna, Willow, and portions of Kodiak Island and
Flash Flood Watch issued January 25 at 10:34PM AKST until January 26 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
An avalanche was reported in Hatcher Pass with debris in the Little Susitna River near the State Park Campground and flooding the area. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by avalanche debris in the Little Susitna River along with additional rain and/or snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Houston and Meadow Lakes and surrounding areas below Hatcher Pass downstream along the Little Susitna River. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rapid river rises along the Little Susitna River. Significant runoff and flooding of low land areas along the Little Susitna River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Avalanche debris has reportedly dammed the Little Susitna River near
Flood Advisory issued January 25 at 7:54PM AKST until January 27 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Periods of moderate to heavy rain combined with frozen ground could cause flooding through the weekend. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues, along with high flows and debris on the Little Susitna River. * WHERE...Low Lying Roadways, Urban Areas With Poor Drainage And Along Flashy Streams. High flows and debris on the Little Su River may cause flooding in lowland and flood prone areas along the Little Susitna River. * WHEN...Until 900 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy rainfall on frozen ground will quickly turn to runoff and cause minor flooding in low lying areas, and in locations
Avalanche Warning issued January 25 at 3:34PM AKST 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 CHUGACH STATE PARK, GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, TURNAGAIN PASS, SUMMIT LAKE, MOOSE PASS, LOST LAKE, AND SEWARD... * WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Chugach State Park, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...In effect Saturday 6:00 AM AKST through Sunday 6:00 PM AKST. * IMPACTS...Heavy rain and snowfall accompanied with strong