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High Wind Warning issued April 15 at 1:46PM AKDT until April 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Anchorage Hillside / Upper Eagle River. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although there is still uncertainty with timing, peak winds will likely occur between about 9 AM and 6 PM, which may affect the morning and evening commutes. While forecast wind gusts will likely range from 75 to 85 mph, isolated wind gusts to 90 mph are possible. The highest winds
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High Wind Warning issued April 15 at 1:46PM AKDT until April 16 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...East winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Portage. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly winds begin increasing tonight, with winds peaking tomorrow afternoon and evening. Models have been trending towards lower peak winds, though gusts to 80 mph remain possible.
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Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 12:13PM AKDT until April 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 20 inches, lowest amounts at sea level. Northerly wind gusts as high as 50 to 65 mph. Visibility reduced to one-half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result in significant drifting of snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty winds will continue with the worst conditions this afternoon through Wednesday morning. Precipitation rates will likely diminish through the latter half of Wed; however
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 12:13PM AKDT until April 16 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty winds will develop this evening and continue through Wednesday. Temperatures will warm into the lower 30s from south to north through Wednesday morning, limiting the potential for blowing snow. However, snow rates will increase during
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 12:13PM AKDT until April 16 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile. * WHERE...Interior Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty winds will develop this evening and continue through early Wednesday morning. Temperatures will warm into the lower 30s as the snow begins, limiting the potential for blowing snow. However, snow rates will increase during the overnight and early
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 3:00AM MDT until April 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches in the mountains with 1 to 4 inches in the valleys. Winds gusting locally as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Heaviest snowfall rates are expected between midnight tonight and 6 AM Thursday.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 3:00AM MDT until April 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Highwood, Little Belt, Judith, and Snowy Mountains. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
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Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:26AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. South or southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts of 15 to around 20 mph are forecast for this afternoon and early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 18 to around 25 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.