Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 1:06PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A strong front moves north from the Gulf of Alaska bringing rain and snow to the Interior Friday through Saturday. Rain/snow showers develop this afternoon around the Fortymile and move north/west to Fairbanks by the evening hours. Fairbanks may mix with snow Friday night between 10PM and 8AM but snow accumulations are not expected in the valley. Locations above 1500ft will be mostly snow, but may briefly mix with rain Friday afternoon/evening. Snow accumulations are expected to be 2-5 inches in elevations above 1500 ft. Rainfall amounts for the Interior valleys below 1500ft will be around 0.25" with some locally
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 12:04AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A strong front moves north from the Gulf of Alaska bringing rain and snow to the Interior Friday through Saturday. Rain/snow showers develop during the late morning around the Fortymile and moves north/west to Fairbanks by early afternoon. Fairbanks may mix with snow Friday night between 10PM and 8AM but snow accumulations are not expected in the valley. Locations above 1500ft will be mostly snow, but may briefly mix with rain Friday afternoon/evening. Snow accumulations are expected to be 2-5 inches in elevations above 1500 ft. Rainfall amounts for the Interior valleys below 1500ft will be around 0.25" with some
Flood Watch issued May 1 at 11:41AM AKDT until May 5 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...YUKON RIVER EAGLE TO CIRCLE * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The Yukon River at Eagle broke up around 2am today with a push of water and ice still moving past Eagle. Breakup is progressing downstream and could reach Circle by early Friday. Satellite images from Wednesday showed ice remains in the main channels at Circle and upstream. Exact timing for breakup at Circle will depend on how often the breakup
Hydrologic Outlook issued April 30 at 5:40PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG OUTLOOK FOR YUKON RIVER, CANADIAN BORDER TO EAGLE The Yukon River at Dawson broke up this morning with a long run of ice passing Dawson today. The Fortymile River has broken up to the Yukon confluence. Breakup at Eagle is possible as early as tonight. The River Watch team will begin flying the Upper Yukon Friday. Please contactbfairbanks.weather@noaa.gov with any questions or reports.
Hydrologic Outlook issued April 30 at 5:38PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG BREAKUP OUTLOOK FOR YUKON RIVER, CANADIAN BORDER TO EAGLE The Yukon River at Dawson broke up this morning with a long run of ice passing Dawson today. The Fortymile River has broken up to the Yukon confluence. Breakup at Eagle is possible as early as tonight. The River Watch team will begin flying the Upper Yukon Friday. Please contactbfairbanks.weather@noaa.gov with any questions or reports.
Hydrologic Outlook issued April 30 at 4:04PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG OUTLOOK FOR CANADIAN BORDER TO EAGLE The Yukon River at Dawson broke up this morning with a long run of ice passing Dawson today. The Fortymile River has broken up to the Yukon confluence. Breakup at Eagle is possible as early as tonight. The River Watch team will begin flying the Upper Yukon Friday. Please contactbfairbanks.weather@noaa.gov with any questions or reports.
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 1:52PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A strong frontal system moving north off a low pressure system in the Gulf of Alaska will bring widespread wrap around precipitation across the Eastern Interior through Saturday night. Heavy rain/snow showers are expected to begin Friday morning at higher elevations, in the Fortymile Country, and White Mountains. Moderate rain showers are expected to reach Fairbanks Friday afternoon, transitioning to rain/snow mix overnight and into Saturday. Snow accumulations are expected to be 2-5 inches in the White Mountains and Fortymile Country above 1500 ft, with little to no accumulations for areas within the Interior Valleys. Total rain amounts will be
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 1 at 12:19AM AKDT until May 1 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Point Lay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts may develop. Travel may be difficult.
Small Craft Advisory issued April 30 at 3:49PM AKDT until May 1 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Seas building to 4 ft. .THU...N winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .FRI...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI NIGHT...N winds 5 kt. Seas 1 foot. .SAT...W winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .SUN...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued April 30 at 3:49PM AKDT until May 1 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .THU...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .THU NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .FRI...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .SAT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.