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Updated: 25-Apr-2024 6:05am

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY
Areas Affected: White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River - Fortymile Country - Delta Junction - 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 - Southern Denali Borough - Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp - Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp
Effective: Thu, 10/16 11:02am	Updated: Thu, 10/16 9:35pm	Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 10/17 4:00pm	Severity: Moderate	Certainty: Observed

Details: A pair of light disturbances will impact the Interior, bringing light snowfall throughout the evening tonight through the weekend. Accumulations of 1-3 inches of snow are expected through this weekend with higher amounts in higher elevations and areas near Healy. Due to the colder temperatures setting in, this could bring our first permanent snowpack for some areas. Snowfall is expected to accumulate on roadways, making travel conditions difficult at times.

HYDROLOGIC OUTLOOK
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY
Areas Affected: Skilak Lake - Interior Kenai Peninsula
Effective: Thu, 10/16 2:39pm	Updated: Thu, 10/16 9:35pm	Urgency: Future
Expires: Fri, 10/17 4:00am	Severity: Unknown	Certainty: Possible

Details: ESFAFC As of 2:30PM this afternoon the Snow River has crested due to the Glacier Dammed Lake release. Water levels on the Snow River are currently dropping. Water levels at the Kenai River at Cooper Landing will continue to rise through Saturday, but will stay below bankfull stage.

HYDROLOGIC OUTLOOK
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY
Areas Affected: Skilak Lake - Interior Kenai Peninsula
Effective: Wed, 10/15 1:03pm	Updated: Thu, 10/16 9:35pm	Urgency: Future
Expires: Fri, 10/17 2:00pm	Severity: Unknown	Certainty: Possible

Details: ESFAFC The Snow Glacier Dammed Lake is releasing. At this time, we do not expect water levels to reach flood stage on the Snow River, but an additional 1 foot rise of water levels is likely through Friday. As of 12:45PM, the current water level at Cooper Landing is 10.0 feet. Water levels on Kenai Lake and the Upper Kenai River are expected to rise another half foot, cresting on Friday below flood stage. There is always uncertainty with Glacier Dam Lake releases. Residents living around Kenai Lake should monitor conditions and prepare for rising water levels. This statement will be updated daily as more information is available.