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Bethel Police Department AK
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 :: 04:14 p.m. AKST

Advisory

Blizzard Warning until 09:00AM Friday

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. Northeast winds gusting as high as 40 mph will reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Western Capes, including Platinum and Goodnews Bay.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will lead to white-out conditions at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...On Thursday afternoon, strong northeasterly winds will begin to increase over the Bristol Bay coast. Snow will begin Thursday evening along the coast and then spread inland through Friday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRISTOL BAY

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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