Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories Issued by NWS
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WWAK42 PAFC 280129
WSWALU
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
529 PM AKDT Wed Mar 27 2024
AKZ155-281400-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0008.240329T0300Z-240330T0000Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island
529 PM AKDT Wed Mar 27 2024
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
of up to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40
mph. Visibilities reduced to one-quarter mile at times.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Expect difficult travel conditions. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions expected to be most impactful
closer to the coast, in places such as Kipnuk, Kongiganak, and
Mekoryuk.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. People
are encouraged to closely monitor this weather situation.
Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should
begin now.
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AKZ161-281400-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0008.240329T0000Z-240329T2100Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek,
and Pilot Point
529 PM AKDT Wed Mar 27 2024
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
of up to 4 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as
40 mph. Visibilities reduced to one-quarter mile is possible.
* WHERE...Northern Bristol Bay coast.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Expect difficult travel conditions. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions on the southeastern portion of
Bristol Bay coastline near King Salmon will likely see a
period of heavy snow/rain showers, while to the north from
Dillingham to Togiak may see more focused periods of snowfall.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. People
are encouraged to closely monitor this weather situation.
Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should
begin now.
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