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UPDATE: Winter Storm Watch now a Winter Storm Warning!

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
244 PM AKDT Mon Apr 14 2025

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Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska, Nikolski, and Akutan
244 PM AKDT Mon Apr 14 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM AKDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 8 to 20 inches, lowest amounts at sea level.
  Northerly wind gusts as high as 50 to 65 mph. Visibility reduced
  to one-half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result
  in significant drifting of snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow starting Tuesday morning picks up in
  intensity throughout the day along with the gusty northerly winds.
  The worst conditions look to be between Tuesday evening through
  Wednesday evening before snow rates decrease. However, gusty
  northerly winds, snow showers, and poor visibility could linger
  into Thursday morning. Unalaska will likely see the worst
  conditions and most snow accumulation with this storm. Akutan will
  also see some snow, but warmer air looks to change precipitation
  over to rain/snow mix potentially Tuesday afternoon and evening.
  Nikolski will be cold enough for all snow but looks to be a little
  too far west of the best moisture axis which will be over Unalaska.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.