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.
Special Weather Statement issued April 6 at 2:58PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Kaktovik will see westerly winds continue to increase through the night with gusts of 30 to 35 mph possible near the peak 3 am through 11 am. Snow showers increase overnight with accumulations around 2 inches. While snowing, blowing snow will reduce visibility to half a mile or less at times. Visibility will recover between 7 and 9 am as snow showers diminish. A few showers may linger after 9am, but they will be more brief with visibility reductions significantly less likely.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 3 at 1:48PM AKDT until April 5 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT... Blowing snow expected with visibility reduced to a 1/2 mile or less at times. Storm total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Northerly winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow begins Thursday evening and lasts through Saturday. The strongest winds and greatest blowing snow potential exists very close to the coast with winds diminishing further inland. Winds diminish overnight Friday although snow continues. Locally heavier snow
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 10:10PM AKDT until April 3 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blowing Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River, Upper Chena River Valley and Chatanika River Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warmer temperatures, with highs in the 40s are expected Thursday through Sunday, but nighttime temperatures dip below freezing resulting in a potentially dangerous freeze- thaw cycle.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 2:38PM AKDT until April 5 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT... Blowing snow expected. Storm total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 1 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow begins Thursday afternoon and lasts through Saturday. The strongest winds and greatest blowing snow potential exists very close to the coast with winds diminishing further inland. Winds diminish overnight Friday although snow continues.
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 3:15PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A light wintry mix of wet snow, fog, and mist transitions to snow showers and blustery southwest winds behind a cold front late tonight. Near gale-force southwesterly winds behind this front may push water through cracks in the ice, flooding shorefast ice by Wednesday morning. - Additional snow accumulations of 1-3 inches and a light glaze of ice are expected by Wednesday morning with little accumulation afterwards. Locally higher snow amounts up to 5 inches are possible at the highest elevations of the Nulato Hills. - Colder temperatures on Wednesday will freeze wet or slushy surfaces lingering from the ongoing
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 3:11PM AKDT until April 2 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Additional wet snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with the highest amounts expected at elevations above 1000 ft. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph may result in patchy blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Upper Chena River Valley and Chatanika River Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Up to 5 inches of snow is expected Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. Warmer temperatures with highs in the 40s are expected Thursday through Sunday, but nighttime temperatures dip below freezing resulting in a potentially treacherous freeze-thaw cycle.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 3:11PM AKDT until April 2 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Additional wet snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts up to 7 inches at elevations above 1000 ft. * WHERE...Portions of interior Alaska including the Fairbanks North Star Borough. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A current lull in snowfall will give way to another wave of lighter snow this evening through midday Wednesday. Warmer temperatures with highs in the 40s are expected Thursday through Sunday, but nighttime temperatures dip below freezing resulting in a potentially treacherous freeze- thaw cycle.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 3:11PM AKDT until April 2 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph this evening. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warmer temperatures with highs in the 40s are expected Thursday through Sunday, but nighttime temperatures dip below freezing resulting in a potentially treacherous freeze-thaw cycle.