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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from January 9, 03:00 PM AKST until January 11, 12:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

Valdez 2 (PAVD)

Lat: 61.13° N Lon: 146.27° W Elev: 121 ft.

Overcast

12°F

-11°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	29.27 in (991.2 mb)
Dewpoint	8°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	9 Jan 7:56 am AKST

More Information:

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Detailed forecast for

West Prince William Sound & Whittier

Today

Snow. Areas of blowing snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 5 inches. Highs in the 20s to lower 30s. North wind 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

Tonight

Snow and rain. Blowing snow after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 14 inches. Lows in the 20s to lower 30s. North wind 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph shifting to the southeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 60 mph after midnight.

Saturday

Areas of blowing snow in the morning. Rain and snow. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Snow accumulation up to 6 inches. Highs in the upper 30s. Southeast wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Snow and rain in the evening, then a chance of snow and rain after midnight. Lows around 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Gusts to 30 mph.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Variable wind 10 mph in the morning becoming light.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

Monday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs in the lower 30s.

Monday Night

Cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

Tuesday

Snow likely and a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 30s.