...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR PORTAGE VALLEY AND
EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM...
* WHAT...East winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Portage Valley and Eastern Turnagain Arm.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property,
and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain is expected along with the
high winds during this time. This will make for hazardous
travel conditions along the Seward Highway through Portage
Valley, particularly for high profile vehicles.

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

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...South winds gusting to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Denali.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow
down onto power lines and roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Saturday.

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible.
* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches possible.
* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM LIKELY ACROSS PORTIONS OF BRISTOL BAY
AND THE LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY...
A significant winter storm is expected to impact portions of Bristol
Bay and the Lower Kuskokwim Valley Friday through Sunday.
A strong low pressure system will move into the area late Friday
then slowly weaken through Sunday.
Increasing potential for heavy snow in most areas for at least a
short time, along with potential for a mix of rain or freezing
rain near the Western Alaska Range, may impact travel in the
region. Strong gusty winds up to 40 mph are possible in some
areas.
There is still some uncertainty concerning the amount and
location of the heaviest snowfall and potential for rain and
freezing rain. However confidence is increasing that most areas
will see snow Friday evening through Saturday before changing to a
short period of freezing rain and then rain. Western parts of
Bristol Bay should change to rain Friday night and eastern
sections of Bristol Bay will see a change to rain by midday
Saturday. Snow will change to rain by Saturday afternoon or
evening for the Lower Kuskokwim Valley.
For the latest forecasts go to www.weather.gov/anchorage.

...Significant Snowfall This Weekend...
A strong storm developing in the Western Gulf of Alaska on Friday
will move north over Western Alaska over the weekend. This storm
will bring snow to the West Coast and Western Interior Saturday
into Sunday. At the moment, there is still uncertainty in the
placement of the heaviest snowfall with this system. At this
time, the Western Interior is expected to get heavy snowfall
Saturday into Sunday, while heavy snow is also possible late
Saturday into Sunday along the coast.
Visit weather.gov/fairbanks for the latest forecast updates.