Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 7:50PM AKDT until March 15 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times. Large snow drifts may develop. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Special Weather Statement issued March 14 at 2:59PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
East winds in the 30 mph range, with gusts to 40 mph continue through Saturday morning. Winds will be about 10 mph weaker farther inland. Lack of transportable snowfall, due to recent dry weather and wind, will likely inhibit significant visibility reductions in blowing snow, but brief periods of visibility reduced to one half mile are possible. Stay tuned to the latest forecast at www.weather.gov/afg
Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 1:44PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
East winds increase late this afternoon into the 30 mph range, with gusts to 45 to near 50 mph developing tonight and early Friday. The strongest winds will be across Prudhoe Bay. Lack of transportable snowfall, due to recent dry weather and wind, will likely inhibit significant visibility reductions in blowing snow. However, a large open lead in the ice from Kaktovik to Mackenzie Bay will support the potential for ocean-effect snow showers and brief snow squalls along the coast, with brief periods of visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times in snow squalls. There is a
Blizzard Warning issued March 10 at 9:03PM AKDT until March 11 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Wales. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 7:45PM AKDT until March 10 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches. Northeast winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile at times.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 8 at 1:55PM AKST until March 10 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches. Northeast winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 8 at 1:55PM AKST until March 9 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. East winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Blizzard Warning issued March 6 at 7:47PM AKST until March 7 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 7:47PM AKST until March 7 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a half mile at times. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions have improved as winds have weakened. Winds will continue to weaken through tonight. The most impactful conditions remain near Brevig Mission.
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 2:37PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
A change has been made to the incoming snow. The low in which this snow is accompanied developed about 150 miles east of previous guidance. It is actively snowing in the SE Interior and over the AK Range. Snow is beginning to spread northward from the AK Range and will be starting by 4 PM to 6 PM in most spots around Fairbanks. It still may be heavy at times with visibility around 1 mile or less possible. 2 to 4 inches of snow is still possible by Friday morning. There will be bands of heavier embedded snow, so there