Winter Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 3:57PM AKST until January 17 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Easterly winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta from the Kuskokwim River west, and Nunivak Island. This includes the communities of Bethel, Kasigluk, and Tuntutuliak, as well as coastal communities from Kongiganak north towards Newtok. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will likely reduce visibility to one-half mile or less. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are forecast along the coast and on Nunivak Island, with localized blizzard
Flood Advisory issued January 13 at 10:37AM AKST until January 14 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...The Anchor River near Anchor Point Road downstream of the Old Sterling Highway And The Anchor River State Recreation Area. * WHEN...Until Noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1029 AM AKST, the webcam along the Anchor River continued to show high water and minor flooding from an ice jam. The ice blockage has moved downstream, but continues to impound water behind the jam and flood Anchor Point Road. With the jam migrating slowly downstream, water levels will likely fluctuate throughout
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 13 at 4:40AM AKST until January 14 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Water levels up to 4 feet above the normal highest tide line. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. * WHEN..The highest water levels will coincide with high tide Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Water could push up through gaps in the ice and cause localized flooding for communities along the coast, particularly between Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. Strong onshore winds could also push pieces of sea ice up onto the shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will weaken but remain westerly for high tide Monday evening.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 12 at 3:39PM AKST until January 14 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Water levels up to 4 feet above the normal highest tide line. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. * WHEN..The highest water levels will coincide with high tide Sunday and Monday evenings. * IMPACTS...Water could push up through gaps in the ice and cause localized flooding for communities along the coast, particularly between Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. Strong onshore winds could also push pieces of sea ice up onto the shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will turn westerly this afternoon and strengthen during high tide late this evening, posing the greatest threat for flooding impacts. Winds weaken but remain
High Surf Advisory issued January 12 at 3:39PM AKST until January 13 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* LOCATION...Bristol Bay. * WAVES AND SURF...Water levels as high as 5 feet above the normal highest tide line. * TIMING...Most locations around Bristol Bay will experience an additional high tide with elevated water levels. The high tide is forecast around midnight tonight into the early morning hours on Monday. Near Togiak, sustained elevated water levels and high surf are possible this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High surf and localized beach erosion are expected along the immediate shoreline.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 12 at 2:41PM AKST until January 13 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Additional snow accumulation of 12 to 24 inches. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow, with snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, will persist through at least early afternoon at the top of the pass. Intensity will then vary after this point, with periods of heavy snow lasting all the way through Monday morning. Lower elevations of the pass will see mostly rain as warmer air moves in today, but
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 12 at 2:41PM AKST until January 13 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow, freezing rain, and rain. Freezing rain on top of cold, snow-covered roads. Heavy snow closer to Thompson Pass and along the Glenn Highway corridor west of Glennallen. Total snow accumulation of 6 to 12 inches for the Glenn Highway corridor and 12 to 24 inches possible toward Thompson Pass. * WHERE...The southern to western portions of the Copper River Basin, including the Richardson Highway toward Thompson Pass and the Glenn Highway west of Glennallen to around Chickaloon. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wintry mix of precipitation
High Wind Warning issued January 12 at 4:49AM AKST until January 12 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 95 mph. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak during the morning hours, then diminish this afternoon.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 12 at 4:40AM AKST until January 13 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow, freezing rain, and rain. Freezing rain on top of cold, snow-covered roads. Heavy snow closer to Thompson Pass and along the Glenn Highway corridor west of Glennallen. Additional snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches for the Glenn Highway corridor and 10 to 20 inches possible toward Thompson Pass. * WHERE...The southern to western portions of the Copper River Basin, including the Richardson Highway toward Thompson Pass and the Glenn Highway west of Glennallen to around Chickaloon. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wintry mix of precipitation is expected
Winter Storm Warning issued January 12 at 4:40AM AKST until January 13 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Additional snow accumulations of 20 to 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow, with snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, will persist through at least early afternoon at the top of the pass. Intensity will then vary after this point, with periods of heavy snow lasting all the way through Monday morning. Lower elevations of the pass will see mostly rain