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Bethel Police Department AK
Friday January 5th, 2024 :: 03:22 p.m. AKST

Advisory

Blizzard Warning until 06:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. East winds gusting 40 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast and Nunivak Island.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Widespread blowing snow will produce white-out conditions at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen overnight tonight. As soon as snow arrives Saturday morning, conditions will rapidly deteriorate. The worst conditions will be between 9am and 3pm. Inland areas, including Bethel, may see a brief period of snow and blowing snow midday, reducing visibility to as low as one half mile. Temperatures will rise above freezing by evening while snow will taper off, leading to significant improvement in visibility.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KUSKOKWIM DELTA

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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