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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1057 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

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Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island
1057 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Coast, Toksook Bay area.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and strong winds gusting 40 to 50
  mph from the northwest overnight has led to reduced visibility
  of one half mile or less for several hours overnight. Latest
  observations have reduced visibility further to one quarter
  mile with heavy snow and sustained northwest winds of 35 to 40
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The worst conditions are expected
  to continue through this morning and into the early afternoon
  before snow and winds ease a bit. Farther inland from the
  coast, rain is observed in Bethel and remains out of the
  threat. Farther west toward Nunivak Island, light snow showers
  at times with no reductions in visibility expected during the
  day today. Heavier snow is expected to return late tonight
  with the strongest winds shifting toward Nunivak Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay
with your vehicle.

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Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
1057 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT FRIDAY
FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to six inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Reduced visibility down to one
  half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty north winds up to 50 mph will reduce
  visibility within falling snow down to one half mile or less at
  times. By this evening precipitation should transition to all
  snow and persist through the morning hours on Friday. Conditions
  ease Friday morning as winds diminish and warming daytime
  temperatures see any remaining snow begin to transition back to
  a rain/snow mix.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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