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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

353 PM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024



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Kuskokwim Delta-

Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island

353 PM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024



...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT FRIDAY FOR 

TOKSOOK BAY...



* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected for Toksook Bay. Total snow

  accumulations of up to two to four inches. A mix of freezing 

  rain and snow is possible near Bethel with light icing.



* WHERE...Kuskokwim Coast, mainly in the Toksook Bay area.



* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Toksook Bay continues to see snow and gusty

  conditions this afternoon with visibility down to one quarter

  mile. Winds will remain elevated through the morning hours on

  Friday and guidance suggests snow will also persist or redevelop

  through the overnight hours. Thus, blizzard conditions will also

  continue off and on through tonight. Deteriorated conditions may

  briefly spread into Nunivak Island and Mekoryuk on Friday

  morning before winds region wide diminish and snow gradually

  comes to an end. Finally, temperatures have dropped to below

  freezing in Bethel with rain reported. A mix of freezing rain

  and snow will be possible into tonight with light icing on

  surfaces.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.





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Eastern Aleutians-

Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski

353 PM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT

FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to six 

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Reduced visibility 

  down to one half mile or less at times.



* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians.



* WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty north winds up to 50 mph will 

  reduce visibility within falling snow down to one half mile or 

  less at times. By this evening precipitation should transition 

  to all snow and persist through the morning hours on Friday. 

  Conditions ease Friday morning as winds diminish and warming 

  daytime temperatures see any remaining snow begin to 

  transition back to a rain/snow mix.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling.



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