Weather Alerts for Lower Kuskokwim ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/13 4:47am | Updated: Sat, 12/13 5:55am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 12/13 6:00am | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. * WHERE...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River, including the Steese Highway near Eagle Summit and areas along the Elliot Highway. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could be extremely hazardous. 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. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Dalton Highway Summits |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/13 4:47am | Updated: Sat, 12/13 5:55am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 12/13 6:00am | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to blowing snow. Areas of whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 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. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Delta Junction - Northern Denali Borough - Southern Denali Borough - Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp - Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/13 4:47am | Updated: Sat, 12/13 5:55am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 12/13 6:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction, Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp, Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp, Northern Denali Borough, and Southern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Information: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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 Susitna Valley |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/13 4:58am | Updated: Sat, 12/13 5:55am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 12/13 4:45pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. Northerly winds gusting between 20 to 30 mph. * WHERE...Northern Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 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. Information: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Lower Matanuska Valley - Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley |
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| Effective: Sat, 12/13 4:58am | Updated: Sat, 12/13 5:55am | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Sat, 12/13 4:45pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts between 60 to 80 mph possible. Wind chill values between 10 to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Information: A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. |
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