Winter Weather Advisory until 10:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Reduced visibilities to one half mile.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 10 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty westerly winds will develop across the region this afternoon as a weather front moves into the region. The snow is expected to taper off tonight; however, northerly winds behind the front will increase overnight and continue through Wednesday as colder air moves back over the region. The gusty winds will result in widespread blowing snow, resulting in significantly reduced visibilities, especially through the day Tuesday. Conditions are expected to be worst along the coast with visibilities reduced to as low as one half mile. Inland areas, including Bethel, may experience periods of reduced visibilities at times Tuesday night as well. Areas of blowing snow may linger through Wednesday morning; however visibility is expected to improve throughout the day.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KUSKOKWIM DELTA
Instructions:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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:
- 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:
- Winter Weather Advisory