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City of Whittier
Saturday January 8th, 2022 :: 05:19 a.m. AKST

Community

Winter Storm Watch until 06:00AM Monday

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM AKST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain very cold for the next several days, fluctuating between 35 and 45 below zero. A developing storm will bring falling snow back into the area Sunday afternoon. The winds and snow will work in tandem to reduce visibility, especially Sunday evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHEAST PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND

Instructions:

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous.

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

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