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Bethel Police Department AK
Friday February 10th, 2023 :: 04:30 a.m. AKST

Advisory

Blizzard Warning until 07:00PM Friday

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Snow accumulations of up to one inch. Wind gusts to 40 mph possible. Reduced visibilities to one quarter mile.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty northeasterly winds will persist into this evening, bringing blizzard conditions to the Kuskokwim Delta. The worst conditions are expected along the coast, but could push as far inland as Bethel.

* 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

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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

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