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Bethel Police Department AK
Tuesday February 20th, 2024 :: 03:50 p.m. AKST

Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until 03:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility reduced to one-half mile at times. Total snow accumulations of up to 2-3" inches.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, including Bethel and Nunivak Island.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An approaching front will bring snow and increased winds across the Kuskokwim Delta late tonight through Wednesday afternoon. Highest snow accumulations up to 2-3" expected near Toksook Bay and Nunivak Island. Less snow is expected inland near Bethel, but higher winds in combination with blowing snow may cause significantly reduce visibility down to around one- half mile at times. Snow will gradually taper off through the evening on Wednesday..

* AFFECTED AREAS: KUSKOKWIM DELTA

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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