Winter Weather Advisory

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK Issued by National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 344 AM AKDT Thu Mar 26 2020 AKZ155-270045- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0028.200327T0800Z-200328T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 344 AM AKDT Thu Mar 26 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, strongest along the coast. Visibilities will be reduced to one half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...A winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of snow are expected as the first front will bring a shot of moderate to heavy snow late Thursday evening through Thursday night. A brief break will develop during the day Friday with the next shot of accumulating snow Friday evening through Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Travel may be difficult. Visibilities will be limited in falling and blowing snow. &&