Winter Storm Watch until 03:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. North winds gusting as high as 60 mph could result in whiteout conditions in blowing and drifting snow. Dangerously cold wind chills to 60 below are also possible. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range south of Black Rapids.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong north winds gusting as high as 60 mph could cause areas of blowing and drifting snow and near whiteout conditions at times. Cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero could cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN ALASKA RANGE
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
City of Whittier
PO Box 608
Whittier, AK 99693
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-472-2340
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch