Weather Alerts for Lower Kuskokwim ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
BLIZZARD WARNING | ||
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Kuskokwim Delta |
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Effective: Tue, 3/19 3:39am | Updated: Tue, 3/19 4:05am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Tue, 3/19 7:00am | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected to continue through the morning. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and lead to whiteout conditions at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions and visibilities will continue to slowly improve through mid-morning as warm southerly air pushes northward. Anticipating an eventual transition to a rain and snow mix by this afternoon, with precipitation coming to an end by Wednesday morning. Elevated winds will continue through late tonight. Information: 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. |