Weather Alerts for Lower Kuskokwim ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
BLIZZARD WARNING | ||
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Kuskokwim Delta |
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Effective: Mon, 3/18 3:58pm | Updated: Mon, 3/18 10:30pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Tue, 3/19 5:00am | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front tracks towards the Kuskokwim Delta coast by this evening. Blizzard conditions will start this evening and persist into Tuesday morning. Warming air moves in behind the front that will allow rain to mix in with snow by Tuesday afternoon. While precipitation will diminish through Tuesday, elevated winds will likely continue through Tuesday night. 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. |