Weather Alerts for Western Kenai PeninsulaIssued by the National Weather Service |
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY | ||
WESTERN KENAI PENINSULA | ||
Areas Affected: Bristol Bay |
||
Effective: Thu, 3/28 8:17pm | Updated: Thu, 3/28 11:50pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Fri, 3/29 10:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 to 6 inches. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Visibilities reduced to one-half mile are expected with areas of lower visibilities possible. * WHERE...Northern Bristol Bay coast. * WHEN...Until 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. Periods of blizzard conditions are possible. Information: Slow down and use caution while traveling. |
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT | ||
WESTERN KENAI PENINSULA | ||
Areas Affected: Western Prince William Sound |
||
Effective: Thu, 3/28 1:30pm | Updated: Thu, 3/28 11:50pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Fri, 3/29 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
Two systems will bring snow and blowing snow to the area. The first round will take place Friday into Friday evening before a short break. The second round, and potentially more impactful one, will occur Saturday morning through Sunday morning. Late day saturday into the evening hours will be the window for heaviest snow, blowing snow, and reduced visibilities. Precipitation and winds will taper off through Sunday morning. |