Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 12 at 4:30AM 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 Saturday, 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...Easterly winds diminish today and then turn westerly during high tide late Sunday evening, posing the greatest threat for flooding impacts. Winds weaken but
High Surf Advisory issued January 12 at 4:30AM 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 two high tides with elevated water levels. The first high tide is forecast midday today into the afternoon and the second around midnight tonight into the early morning hours on Monday. Near Togiak, sustained elevated water levels and high surf are possible this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...High surf and localized beach erosion are expected along the immediate shoreline.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 12 at 4:28AM AKST until January 12 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Northerly winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Visibility reduced to one-half mile at times. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibility could be significantly reduced in heavier snow and areas of blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected for Saint George Island. Winds will remain gusty through this afternoon before slowly diminishing this evening. Steady snowfall will taper to snow showers by midday and persists through Monday morning.
Avalanche Warning issued January 11 at 6:40PM 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, AND SEWARD FROM 3AM SUNDAY THROUGH 3AM MONDAY... * 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 Sunday 3:00 AM AKST through Monday 3:00 PM AKST. *
Avalanche Warning issued January 11 at 4:57PM 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 rising temperatures during the day will create widespread areas of unstable snow. Natural avalanches will become likely Sunday during
Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 3:24PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
A strong low tracking into the eastern Bering Sea tonight will bring north to northwesterly winds gusting as high as 50 mph for the Pribilof Islands. Confidence has increased that the islands will be impacted by snow on the western edge of precipitation associated with the low. Snow showers, combined with gusty winds, are expected to reduce visibilities to below one mile at times, with potential for visibilities dropping as low as one-half mile. Travel may become hazardous tonight through Sunday morning. Use caution if traveling during this time.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 3:22PM AKST until January 12 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. East-northeast winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced to one-half mile at times. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta west of Bethel, including Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibility could be significantly reduced in heavier snow and areas of blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snow totals are expected on Nunivak Island and along the Kuskokwim Delta coast from Kipnuk north. The greatest snow rates are expected to occur between late tonight and early
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 11 at 2:16PM 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 Saturday, 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 are expected to be relatively weak and southeasterly during high tide late this evening. As a low pressure system approaches the area, winds
High Wind Watch issued January 11 at 12:44PM AKST until January 12 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From midnight AKST tonight through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong storm system will move into Southcentral tonight, with easterly winds rapidly strengthening overnight and peaking late tonight through early Sunday morning. Conditions across the Mat Valley are looking less favorable for high winds, though gusts up to 75 mph are not out of the question.
High Wind Watch issued January 10 at 12:20PM AKST until January 12 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts of 75 to 100 mph possible. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Back-to-back systems will bring the potential for high winds to the area this weekend, with the second system Saturday night into Sunday being the primary concern. The first system Friday night may result in gusts in excess of 50 mph for the East Anchorage Hillside, with low potential for the wind