Flood Watch issued May 4 at 7:19PM AKDT until May 7 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...YUKON RIVER AT CIRCLE * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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 early Thursday morning. The breakup front that was stalled downstream of Eagle near the Tatonduk River has started moving again and as of Sunday afternoon was past the Charley River. The breakup front and associated 25 mile run of ice has been advancing without any jamming or overbank flooding as of this writing. With
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 4 at 7:12PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG An ice jam above the mouth of the Fortymile River remains in place and is likely to continue eroding from the downstream side as water levels at Dawson are gradually increasing. The ice jam below Calico Bluff cleared overnight. Eagle and other locations along the Yukon that currently have open water can expect ice runs and rising water levels when this upstream jam releases. No flooding is expected at Eagle. This hydrologic outlook will expire at noon on May 5 and not be continued unless there is a change in the condition of the Canadian ice jam.
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 1:26PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
East winds persist through Tuesday but increase with gusts to 55 mph by Monday afternoon along the Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast and up to 45 mph from Nuiqsut to Utqiagvik. This will result in blowing snow and fog which may bring visibility below 1 mile at times. A Winter Weather Advisory may be needed Monday afternoon through Tuesday.
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 4 at 7:55AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG An ice jam above the mouth of the Fortymile River has remained in place and is likely to continue eroding from the downstream side as water levels at Dawson are gradually increasing. The ice jam below Calico Bluff cleared overnight. Eagle and other locations along the Yukon that currently have open water can expect ice runs and rising water levels as this upstream jam releases. No flooding is expected at Eagle.
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 2:08AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
East winds persist through Tuesday but increase with gusts to 55 mph by this afternoon along the Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast and up to 40 mph from Nuiqsut to Utqiagvik. This will result in blowing snow and fog which may bring visibility below 1 mile at times. A Winter Weather Advisory may be needed this afternoon through Tuesday if visibility reduces to a half mile or less.
Wind Advisory issued May 5 at 2:04AM AKDT until May 5 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits, White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued May 5 at 2:04AM AKDT until May 5 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, Two Rivers, and Upper Chena River Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 3 at 12:18PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
ESFAFG An ice jam above the mouth of the Fortymile River has remained in place since Thursday. With the cooler temperatures snowmelt contribution to the Yukon has not increased water levels at Dawson so this jam has been stable and will likely erode from the downstream side. In this scenario, Eagle and other locations along the Yukon that currently have open water can expect eventual ice runs accompanied by a significant rise in water levels as this jam releases and potentially adds to the current jam downstream of Calico Bluff.
Flood Watch issued May 3 at 11:56AM AKDT until May 7 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 Wednesday 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 early Thursday morning. The breakup front has since stalled downstream of Eagle, likely near the Tatonduk River. Water levels above the breakup front remain relatively low. An additional ice jam east of the Canadian Border, 6 miles upriver from the mouth of the Fortymile, is backing up water. With the current cool temperatures
Flood Watch issued May 2 at 3:22PM AKDT until May 7 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 Wednesday 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 early Thursday morning. The breakup front has since stalled downstream of Eagle, likely near the Tatonduk River. Water levels above the breakup front remain relatively low. However, an ice jam east of the Canadian Border is in place 6 miles upriver from the mouth of the Fortymile and backing up water. Considering these