Weather Alerts for Lower Kuskokwim ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Southern Denali Borough - Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:55pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 3:00pm | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Dangerous wind chills as low as 55 below expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp and Southern Denali Borough along the Parks Highway near Cantwell. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northerly winds increase peak Saturday then shift more northeasterly and decrease Sunday. Information: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Northern Copper Valley - Northern Susitna Valley - Tok Cutoff |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:19pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 5:00am | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Blizzard conditions due to blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below zero falling to as low as 25 to 40 below zero by Sunday. * WHERE...Broad Pass, Richardson Highway from south of Isabel Pass to Paxson, and along the Tok Cutoff from Mentasta Pass to north of Gakona. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to as low as one quarter mile at times. This is expected to be a prolonged blowing snow and cold weather event. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic airmass will continue to drive colder air and strong winds south through the passes of the Alaska Range through Sunday. The combination of snow already on the ground and strong gap winds through the mountain passes will likely lead to blowing snow that may severely reduce visibility. The combination of wind and falling temperatures will result in wind chill values as low as 25 below zero through Broad Pass and 40 below zero across the far northern Copper River Basin. Information: A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. 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. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island - Interior Kuskokwim Delta |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 8:46pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 6:00am | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibilities reduced to one-quarter mile or less due to blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Wind Chills falling to as low as 35 below zero by Saturday night. * WHERE...Interior Kuskokwim Delta from north and west of Bethel, including Nunapitchuk, and the Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island, especially from Kipnuk north and west. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Frostbite may occur in as little as 10 minutes on exposed skin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increasing northerly winds tonight may begin to loft snow that fell earlier in the week, leading to blowing and drifting snow that may significantly reduce visibilities. There is some uncertainty regarding the quantity of transportable snow. Visibility reductions from blowing/drifting snow will be lowest in areas that received more snowfall earlier in the week, particularly from Kipnuk north and west as well as from north and west of Bethel, including Nunapitchuk. Visibility will improve with diminishing winds on Monday. 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. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Dalton Highway Summits - White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:55pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 4:00pm | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Very cold wind chills as cold as 60 below expected. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northeasterly winds peak Saturday. Dangerous wind chills of 40 to 60 below expected. Winds slowly decrease through Sunday and more rapidly decrease Monday. Information: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Lower Matanuska Valley - Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:57pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 6:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph expected. Wind chill values falling to between -10 and -20F by Sunday evening. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northeast winds will continue through Monday morning. Areas of blowing snow and dust with reduced visibilities are possible. There may be brief periods where winds and gusts diminish slightly Saturday evening and Sunday evening. However, very strong winds and gusts will persist through the weekend. Information: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Anchorage - NW Kenai Peninsula |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:57pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 6:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Wind chill values falling to between -5 and -15F by Sunday evening. * WHERE...Anchorage and NW Kenai Peninsula. The strongest winds expected along Knik Arm from Birchwood southwest, across North and West Anchorage, and along the coast of the northern Cook Inlet, including Kenai and Nikiski. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will continue through Monday morning. Areas of blowing snow with reduced visibilities are possible. There may be brief periods where winds and gusts diminish slightly Saturday evening and Sunday evening. However, very strong winds and gusts will persist through the weekend. Information: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Northern Bristol Bay Coast - Inland Bristol Bay |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:06pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 6:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph expected. Wind Chills falling to as low as 35 below zero by Sunday morning. * WHERE...Inland Bristol Bay and Northern Bristol Bay Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Frostbite may occur in as little as 10 minutes on exposed skin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will slowly diminish through Sunday. However, cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero will persist. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range - Upper Kuskokwim Valley |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:55pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Dangerous wind chills as low as 50 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to blowing snow in channels open to the northeast. Dangerous wind chills as low as 50 below possible. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. Additional Details: Northeasterly wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph are expected to create dangerous wind chills and occasionally reduce visibility due to blowing snow. The worst conditions are expected at higher elevations, but stronger gusts will occasionally reach down to the valley floor and produce these hazardous conditions. Information: Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills - Middle Yukon Valley - Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:55pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Dangerous wind chills as low as 50 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, and Middle Yukon Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as 1/2 mile at times in valleys and channels open to the northeast. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. Additional Details: The strongest gusts are expected at higher elevations, but will occasionally reach the valley floor. When these gusts do come dangerous wind chills and blowing and drifting snow is still expected. Information: Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Yukon Flats - Upper Chena River Valley - Tanana Flats - Eielson AFB and Salcha - Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills - Chatanika River Valley - Two Rivers - Fairbanks Metro Area - Nenana - Central Interior - Northern Denali Borough |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:58pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 3:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 55 below expected. * WHERE...Yukon Flats, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Central Interior, and the Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Additional Details: Gusty winds that reach the valley floor may produce brief periods of reduced visibility due to blowing snow. These will be most likely above 1000 feet and along channels and valleys open to the northeast. Information: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Kuskokwim Valley West - Kuskokwim Valley East - Lime Village |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:06pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 6:15am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low 25 to 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley from Kalskag to Stoney. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic airmass continues to settle in over the area. This bout of cold weather will be prolonged over the next few days and into next week. The coldest wind chills will occur during the overnight and early mornings. Information: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:58pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 3:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 60 below expected. * WHERE...South Slopes of The Eastern Brooks Range and Arctic Village. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Information: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Yukon Flats - Central Interior - Northern Denali Borough |
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| Effective: Thu, 12/4 2:59pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Past |
| Expires: Thu, 12/4 3:15pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Observed |
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The Winter Storm Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Southern Denali Borough - Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp |
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| Effective: Thu, 12/4 2:59pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Past |
| Expires: Thu, 12/4 3:15pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Observed |
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The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Fairbanks AK on this developing situation. Information: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |
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Areas Affected: Dalton Highway Summits - White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River |
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| Effective: Thu, 12/4 2:59pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Past |
| Expires: Thu, 12/4 3:15pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Fairbanks AK on this developing situation. Information: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Lower Koyukuk Valley |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 2:00pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
Northeast winds with gusts up to 30 mph continue through Sunday afternoon. Ambient air temperatures will range from -15F to -25F. These two combined will result in wind chills as low as -50F at times. There is a chance for minor blowing snow as well, but visibility restrictions should be limited to 1 mile. Wind diminishes gradually Sunday afternoon through Monday. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Upper Koyukuk Valley |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/6 1:57pm | Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/7 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
Temperatures in the -30s to -40F with winds around 5 to 10 mph will result in wind chill as low as -55F at times. This could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Use caution while traveling outside, wear the appropriate clothing. |
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