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Bethel Police Department AK
Friday February 2nd, 2024 :: 03:38 p.m. AKST

Advisory

Blizzard Warning until 06:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. East wind gusting 25 to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will lead to white-out conditions at times. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This storm will produce low density snow, easily blown around by the wind. The worst conditions will be along the coast. Bethel and other inland communities can expect visibilities as low as one half mile.

* 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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