Weather Alerts for Lower Kuskokwim Valley

Issued by the National Weather Service

Blizzard Warning  BLIZZARD WARNING   Blizzard Warning
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Southern Denali Borough - Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp
Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:55pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 3:00pm Severity:  Extreme  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Blizzard Warning  BLIZZARD WARNING   Blizzard Warning
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Northern Copper Valley - Northern Susitna Valley - Tok Cutoff
Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:19pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 5:00am Severity:  Extreme  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Blizzard Warning  BLIZZARD WARNING   Blizzard Warning
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island - Interior Kuskokwim Delta
Effective: Sat, 12/6 8:46pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 6:00am Severity:  Extreme  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Blizzard Warning  BLIZZARD WARNING   Blizzard Warning
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Dalton Highway Summits - White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River
Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:55pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 4:00pm Severity:  Extreme  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

High Wind Warning  HIGH WIND WARNING   High Wind Warning
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Lower Matanuska Valley - Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley
Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:57pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 6:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Anchorage - NW Kenai Peninsula
Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:57pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 6:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Northern Bristol Bay Coast - Inland Bristol Bay
Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:06pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 6:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range - Upper Kuskokwim Valley
Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:55pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 4:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills - Middle Yukon Valley - Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys
Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:55pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 4:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Cold Weather Advisory  COLD WEATHER ADVISORY   Cold Weather Advisory
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
Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:58pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 3:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Cold Weather Advisory  COLD WEATHER ADVISORY   Cold Weather Advisory
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Kuskokwim Valley West - Kuskokwim Valley East - Lime Village
Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:06pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 6:15am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Cold Weather Advisory  COLD WEATHER ADVISORY   Cold Weather Advisory
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range
Effective: Sat, 12/6 12:58pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/7 3:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Winter Storm Watch  WINTER STORM WATCH   Winter Storm Watch
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Yukon Flats - Central Interior - Northern Denali Borough
Effective: Thu, 12/4 2:59pm Updated: Sat, 12/6 9:01pm Urgency: Past
Expires: Thu, 12/4 3:15pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
The Winter Storm Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Winter Storm Watch  WINTER STORM WATCH   Winter Storm Watch
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Southern Denali Borough - Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp
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.

Winter Storm Watch  WINTER STORM WATCH   Winter Storm Watch
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Dalton Highway Summits - White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River
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.

Special Weather Statement  SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT   Special Weather Statement
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Lower Koyukuk Valley
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.

Special Weather Statement  SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT   Special Weather Statement
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Upper Koyukuk Valley
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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