Wind Chill Advisory until 12:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning: blizzard conditions. North winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills 35 to 55 below zero.
* WHERE...For the Blizzard Warning: Along the Richardson highway near Paxson. For the Wind Chill Advisory: Entire Copper River Basin.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel along the Richardson Highway near Paxson and Summit Lake will be very difficult due to blowing snow and blizzard conditions. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the lowest visibilities in blowing snow will be near Paxson and Summit Lake, expect areas of blowing and drifting snow across the Copper River Basin.
* AFFECTED AREAS: COPPER RIVER BASIN
Instructions:
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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Address/Location
City of Whittier
PO Box 608
Whittier, AK 99693
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-472-2340
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Wind Chill Advisory