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WWAK42 PAFC 181548
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
748 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

AKZ155-190000-
/O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.240418T1800Z-240419T0000Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island
748 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING 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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AKZ185-181900-
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Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
748 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKDT
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mix of rain and snow are ongoing at sea
  level with all snow showers expected at higher elevations. The
  combination of heavier snow and gusty winds could significantly
  reduce visibility at times. Snow shower intensity and winds are
  expected to decrease later this morning, though light snow could
  linger through tomorrow morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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