Blizzard Warning until 01:00AM Friday
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile.
* WHERE...Blizzard conditions for the Kuskokwim Delta coast. Blowing snow conditions inland.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility down to one-quarter mile.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are expected along the immediate coast and areas of blowing snow further inland to Bethel. Snow begins near Kipnuk tonight and will move north and east, reaching Toksook Bay and Bethel by Thursday morning, and Hooper Bay by Thursday afternoon. Snow accumulations of up to 8 inches along the coast and up to 5 inches for Bethel and surrounding areas. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile from Kipnuk to Hooper Bay (including Nunivak Island) and to one- half mile for areas east. Gusty winds will continue to gradually increase through the day today, reaching up to 35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph. Conditions should begin to improve from south to north by Thursday night as the front exits to the northwest.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KUSKOKWIM DELTA
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.
Address/Location
Bethel Police Department AK
157 Salmonberry St
Bethel, AK 99559
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-543-3781
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP BETHELPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary 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:
- Blizzard Warning