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Bethel Police Department AK
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 :: 10:08 a.m. AKST

Advisory

Blizzard Warning until 06:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. East to southeast winds gusting 25 to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Nunivak Island and the Kuskokwim Delta Coast.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will warm through the day on Wednesday with an eventual transition from snow to rain, especially along the Kuskokwim Bay Coast up to Bethel. There is a chance of freezing rain during the transition. Blizzard conditions will persist longest for areas further north, including Mekoryuk, Newtok, and Toksook Bay.

* 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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