Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 1:50PM AKDT until April 14 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From midnight Sunday Night to 1 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 11 at 2:28PM AKDT until April 12 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Chevak, Hooper Bay, and Scammon Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Visibility will be reduced to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility to one-half mile or less likely, especially in Chevak.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 11 at 2:27PM AKDT until April 12 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest amounts expected over the Dalton Highway Summits. Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour possible this afternoon and evening.
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 1:25PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Periods of heavy snow showers will bring an additional 7 to 10 inches of snow in rural areas east of Kobuk. The heaviest snow will fall on Friday morning as another shortwave aloft moves over the area. Travelers can expect periods of low visibility and rapidly changing conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 1:17PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Periods of heavy snow showers will bring an additional 3 to 5 inches of snow from Allakaket to Chandalar Shelf and south to around Gobblers Knob along the Dalton Highway through Saturday. This area includes Bettles and Coldfoot as well. The heaviest snow will fall on Friday afternoon and evening as another shortwave aloft moves over the area. Drivers can expect periods of low visibility and rapidly changing conditions along the Dalton Highway.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 10 at 12:18PM AKDT until April 12 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Chevak, Hooper Bay, and Scammon Bay * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Visibility will be reduced to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low pressure system will move along the ice edge offshore. This will cause it to rapidly strengthen. Blizzard conditions are possible, especially near Chevak.
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 1:45PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Periods of heavy snow showers will bring 5 to 10 inches of snow from Allakaket to Chandalar Shelf and south to around Gobblers Knob along the Dalton Highway through Saturday. This area includes Bettles and Coldfoot as well. The heaviest snow will fall from this afternoon through this evening and then again on Friday afternoon and evening as another shortwave aloft moves over the area. Drivers can expect periods of low visibility and rapidly changing conditions along the Dalton Highway.
Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 6:11PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A quick hitting front will bring brief snowfall with visibility reductions to 1/2 mile at times through midnight. Afterwards, it should dry out with clearing skies.
Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 3:37PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A strong shortwave will move north over the Alaska Range this evening through Wednesday bringing locally heavy snow showers and gusty southerly winds. Areas along the Richardson Highway south of Delta Junction can expect wind gusts up to 50 mph during the day on Wednesday, and areas south of Healy along the Parks Highway may reach 40 mph. Snow showers combined with gusty winds may result in rapid changes in visibility and driving conditions. Another round of gusty southerly winds are expected April 12th through April 14th. For more information, visit weather.gov/afg.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 6 at 9:53PM AKDT until April 7 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and visibility to one-half mile. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 7 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest northeast winds are expected around midday and will persist through the afternoon before weakening during the evening. Falling snow combined with wind will result in visibility as low as one-half mile at times.