NGAK89 PAFG 082105 HCMAFG HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL COORDINATION MESSAGE ALASKA-PACIFIC RIVER FORECAST CENTER NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK 1254 PM AKDT Thu Jun 8 2023 --------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTACT: Michael Ottenweller 266-5161 350-9219 (CELL PHONE AFTER 5 PM) HAS DESK 266-5164 HAS CELL PHONE 350-9221 LOCATION: Sag River/Dalton Highway PRODUCT TYPE: Situational Awareness EXPIRATION TIME: 24hrs PRIMARY CAUSE: REASON FOR SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT: The Sag River continues to flow over bank due to remnant ice in the main river channel. This is forcing the water over its bank to the west and causing erosion along the Dalton Highway. These conditions are expected to persist until ice in the main channel clears. Elevated flows are expected to continue, especially with rainfall expected late this week. EXPECTED IMPACTS: Erosion of the Dalton Highway along the Sag River. COMMENTS: This could persist for days up to a week or more. $$