Blizzard Warning until 12:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Visibility of one quarter mile or less at times. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...West of Dillingham.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to noon AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected along the coast from from early morning to mid-morning Saturday. Visibility is expected to improve during the afternoon hours as temperatures begin to warm and winds diminish.
* 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
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