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Bethel Police Department AK
Sunday December 24th, 2023 :: 04:11 a.m. AKST

Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until 11:00AM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Visibility reduced to one half mile at times. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Northwest winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay coast from Pilot Point to Port Heiden.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to heavy snow showers and gusty northwesterly winds are reducing visibility along the southern Bristol Bay coast. The worst conditions will be around Pilot Point and are expected to continue through the morning hours. As winds gradually decrease later this morning, visibility will improve.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRISTOL BAY

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

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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

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