Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 5 PM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. The combination of heavy snow and wind could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could damage property and cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong storm system will move east along the Central Aleutians Monday and Tuesday. For Adak, a heavy, wet snow is expected with temperatures between 34 and 37 degrees. A mix with rain is possible at times Monday night. If this occurs, snow amounts will be less. For Atka, precipitation is expected to start as snow Monday afternoon, then change over to rain as warmer air works in Monday evening and temperatures rise into the upper 30s. A changeover back to snow is possible for Tuesday as the storm moves by to the east and colder air works back in on the backside of the system. The highest snow amounts are expected for Adak. The combination of heavy snow and strong winds could cause significantly reduced visibility at times for Adak.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL ALEUTIANS

Instructions:

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.