High Wind Warning issued January 24 at 10:52PM AKST until January 26 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Along Turnagain Arm and the Anchorage Hillside, Southeast winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For lower elevations of Anchorage and Eagle River, Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of wind and rain (and resulting standing water or wet ground) could bring down trees, particularly in areas where the ground is not frozen or where trees are
Avalanche Advisory issued January 24 at 9:11PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
SABAFC The following message is transmitted at the request of the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center. ...THE HATCHER PASS AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR HATCHER PASS... * WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. * WHERE...From Mile 10 to Independence Mine, including Gold Mint and Archangel Valley. * WHEN...In effect from Saturday 7:00 AM AKST through Sunday 7:00 AM AKST. * IMPACTS...Expect heavy dense snowfall with 6-12 inches today above 3500 feet and rain levels rising to 3000 feet. Large to very large natural widespread avalanche activity is expected. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel
Avalanche Warning issued January 24 at 7:44PM 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 THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CHUGACH STATE PARK, GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, TURNAGAIN PASS, SUMMIT LAKE, MOOSE PASS, LOST LAKE, AND SEWARD FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 6AM TO SUNDAY JANUARY, 26 AT 6PM... * 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
Special Weather Statement issued January 25 at 1:09AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Strong east to southeasterly winds will continue across the the Matanuska Valley through Sunday afternoon as a potent storm system moves through the region. Winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph are possible for the Knik River Valley and Palmer. For areas west of the Parks and Glenn Highway Interchange, including Wasilla, winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph are possible. There will likely be multiple peaks and lulls in the overall strength of the winds through Sunday, but they will largely remain gusty the entire time.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 3:31PM AKST until January 26 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibilities reduced to a half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate rain will transition to snow from west to east from late tonight into Saturday morning. Snow could be very wet and slushy close to sea level and potentially lead to reduced totals. The highest snowfall is expected at higher elevations in
Blizzard Warning issued January 24 at 3:31PM AKST until January 26 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 26 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibilities reduced to a quarter mile or less at times. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Sunday. * 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...A prolonged period of moderate to heavy snowfall is expected to continue into the weekend across much of the
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 3:31PM AKST until January 26 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 17 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley west of Sleetmute. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple rounds of steady snowfall are expected throughout the weekend, with the corridor of highest snowfall occurring west of Sleetmute. Areas east of Sleetmute will likely remain all rain or briefly experience a rain/snow mix.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 3:03PM AKST until January 26 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow expected. Visibility as low as one half mile at times.Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18 inches. Southerly winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Susitna Valley north of Talkeetna, including Broad Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will intensify late this afternoon through the evening and then persist through the weekend. This storm system will bring warmer air, leading to to a transition to rain as far north as the Chulitna area on Saturday. The best chance for continued snow will be the north end of
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:50PM AKST until January 24 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow. Visibility as low as one half mile at times. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Susitna Valley north of Talkeetna, including Broad Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has lightened up across the northern Susitna Valley and Broad Pass areas this afternoon. However, snow intensity will increase by early this evening, with another round of moderate to heavy snow this evening into the overnight hours. Snow will then lighten up early tomorrow morning before another storm approaches with what could be a long duration of precipitation
Coastal Flood Warning issued January 23 at 2:23PM AKST until January 24 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Water levels as high as 3 to 6 feet above the normal highest tide line. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast from the mouth of the Kuskokwim River to Tununak, including the communities of Kwigillingok, Kongiganak, Kipnuk, and Tununak. * WHEN...Now through to Friday morning, coinciding with the high tide this evening(Thursday)/Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Coastal erosion and flooding of low lying areas is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly to southeasterly winds pick up this afternoon and peak late tonight into Friday morning. Winds could gust between 50 to 60 mph during this time. Persistent southerly winds may lead to storm