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High Wind Warning issued December 14 at 10:49AM AKST until December 15 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Event: High Wind Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Thompson Pass

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...High wind warning: northeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 70 to 80 mph. * where...Thompson pass. * when...Until noon akst monday. * impacts...High winds could move loose debris and cause damage. travel could be difficult; especially for high profile vehicles. wind chills between -25 and -30f.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Wind Advisory issued December 14 at 10:49AM AKST until December 15 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Event: Wind Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Anchorage

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph. wind chill readings of zero to 10 below zero. * where...Anchorage. * when...Until noon akst monday. * impacts...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * additional details...Strongest winds north to west anchorage and along knik arm. peak winds will occur this afternoon through monday morning.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

High Wind Warning issued December 14 at 10:49AM AKST until December 15 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Event: High Wind Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Lower Matanuska Valley; Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph. wind chill values 10 below to 25 below zero. * where...Matanuska valley. * when...Until noon akst monday. * impacts...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. travel could be difficult. cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * additional details...The strongest winds (gusts up to 80 mph) are expected between 3pm today and 3am monday.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

High Wind Warning issued December 14 at 10:49AM AKST until December 15 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Event: High Wind Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Valdez

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...North to east winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 75 mph. * where...Valdez. * when...Until noon akst monday. * impacts...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. travel could be difficult.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Wind Advisory issued December 14 at 10:49AM AKST until December 15 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Event: Wind Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: NW Kenai Peninsula

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. localized gusts as high as 65 mph in nikiski. wind chill readings of 10 below zero to 5 above zero. * where...Along the coast of the nw kenai peninsula, including kenai and nikiski. * when...Until noon akst monday. * impacts...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may result in power outages. * additional details...The strongest winds will occur close to cook inlet, especially for the nikiski to kenai corridor. while winds diminished some overnight last night, they will re-strengthen during the day today.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Cold Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 10:47AM AKST until December 15 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Cold Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Municipality of Skagway

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below. * where...Klondike highway, near white pass. * when...Until 9 am akst monday. * impacts...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these temperatures.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 6:11AM AKST until December 15 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Event: Winter Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Blowing snow with very low visibility expected. north winds gusting as high as 50 mph. very cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero. * where...Eastern alaska range south of trims camp. * when...Until 9 pm akst monday. * impacts...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. wind chills as cold as 55 below zero may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 4:49AM AKST until December 15 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Winter Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Glacier Bay

Wheather Alert Summary: ...Snow for the panhandle over the weekend... .A long duration snow event is ongoing across the panhandle this weekend. for today, the second round of snow is expected, bringing moderate to heavy snow to the central panhandle, from the sumner strait area to the icy strait corridor area, including juneau. multiple bands of moderate to heavy snow will move up the panhandle during the day, associated with multiple waves aloft. strongest snow rates are looking increasingly likely near the icy strait corridor this evening, associated with the second wave of precipitation from the south. highest uncertainty with snow amounts is near petersburg and kake, where warm temperature aloft may limit snow ratios, therefore limiting snow amounts. * what...Snow expected. total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. winds gusting as high as 40 mph near bartlett cove. * where...Glacier bay including gustavus. * when...From 9 am sunday to 6 am akst monday. * impacts...Travel could be very difficult. * additional details...The first round of snowfall will continue to taper off overnight saturday, but a second round of heavier snowfall is expected to impact the central panhandle by sunday morning. main forecast challenge is moisture availability, which could limit snowfall totals.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Storm Warning issued December 14 at 4:49AM AKST until December 15 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Winter Storm Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Admiralty Island

Wheather Alert Summary: ...Snow for the panhandle over the weekend... .A long duration snow event is ongoing across the panhandle this weekend. for today, the second round of snow is expected, bringing moderate to heavy snow to the central panhandle, from the sumner strait area to the icy strait corridor area, including juneau. multiple bands of moderate to heavy snow will move up the panhandle during the day, associated with multiple waves aloft. strongest snow rates are looking increasingly likely near the icy strait corridor this evening, associated with the second wave of precipitation from the south. highest uncertainty with snow amounts is near petersburg and kake, where warm temperature aloft may limit snow ratios, therefore limiting snow amounts. * what...Heavy snow expected. total snow accumulations of 7 to 11 inches. * where...Admiralty island. * when...From 6 am sunday to 6 am akst monday. * impacts...Travel will be very difficult. * additional details...The second round of heavier snowfall is expected to begin in the following hours and impact the central panhandle. main forecast challenge is moisture availability and a warming temperatures, which could limit snowfall totals.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Storm Warning issued December 14 at 4:49AM AKST until December 15 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Winter Storm Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island

Wheather Alert Summary: ...Snow for the panhandle over the weekend... .A long duration snow event is ongoing across the panhandle this weekend. for today, the second round of snow is expected, bringing moderate to heavy snow to the central panhandle, from the sumner strait area to the icy strait corridor area, including juneau. multiple bands of moderate to heavy snow will move up the panhandle during the day, associated with multiple waves aloft. strongest snow rates are looking increasingly likely near the icy strait corridor this evening, associated with the second wave of precipitation from the south. highest uncertainty with snow amounts is near petersburg and kake, where warm temperature aloft may limit snow ratios, therefore limiting snow amounts. * what...Heavy snow. additional snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches. * where...Petersburg borough and western kupreanof island and kuiu island. * when...From 3 am sunday to 6 am akst monday. * impacts...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged unless it is an emergency. * additional details...The first round of snow will continue to diminish overnight saturday as the first system moves inland over canada. a second round of heavier snowfall will impact the central panhandle on sunday. main forecast challenge is warming temperatures, which could limit snowfall totals.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 4:49AM AKST until December 15 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Winter Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait; City and Borough of Sitka

Wheather Alert Summary: ...Snow for the panhandle over the weekend... .A long duration snow event is ongoing across the panhandle this weekend. for today, the second round of snow is expected, bringing moderate to heavy snow to the central panhandle, from the sumner strait area to the icy strait corridor area, including juneau. multiple bands of moderate to heavy snow will move up the panhandle during the day, associated with multiple waves aloft. strongest snow rates are looking increasingly likely near the icy strait corridor this evening, associated with the second wave of precipitation from the south. highest uncertainty with snow amounts is near petersburg and kake, where warm temperature aloft may limit snow ratios, therefore limiting snow amounts. * what...Snow expected. total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. * where...Cape fairweather to lisianski strait and city and borough of sitka. * when...From 9 am sunday to 6 am akst monday. * impacts...Travel could be very difficult. the hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * additional details...The first round of snowfall has largely come to an end late saturday night over the area. the second round of heavier snowfall is expected to impact the panhandle by sunday morning. main forecast challenge is moisture availability and a warming temperatures, which could limit snowfall totals.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Storm Warning issued December 14 at 4:49AM AKST until December 15 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Winter Storm Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Eastern Chichagof Island; City and Borough of Juneau

Wheather Alert Summary: ...Snow for the panhandle over the weekend... .A long duration snow event is ongoing across the panhandle this weekend. for today, the second round of snow is expected, bringing moderate to heavy snow to the central panhandle, from the sumner strait area to the icy strait corridor area, including juneau. multiple bands of moderate to heavy snow will move up the panhandle during the day, associated with multiple waves aloft. strongest snow rates are looking increasingly likely near the icy strait corridor this evening, associated with the second wave of precipitation from the south. highest uncertainty with snow amounts is near petersburg and kake, where warm temperature aloft may limit snow ratios, therefore limiting snow amounts. * what...Heavy snow expected. total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches. winds gusting as high as 60 mph and blowing snow with visibilities as low as one half mile in downtown juneau. * where...Eastern chichagof island and city and borough of juneau. * when...From 9 am sunday to 6 am akst monday. * impacts...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged unless it is an emergency. the hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. strong winds could cause tree damage. blowing snow will reduce visibilities. * additional details...The first round of snowfall is diminishing across the area, but a second round of heavier snowfall is expected to impact the central panhandle on sunday. main forecast challenge is moisture availability, which could limit snowfall totals.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Storm Warning issued December 14 at 4:49AM AKST until December 15 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Winter Storm Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: City of Hyder

Wheather Alert Summary: ...Snow for the panhandle over the weekend... .A long duration snow event is ongoing across the panhandle this weekend. for today, the second round of snow is expected, bringing moderate to heavy snow to the central panhandle, from the sumner strait area to the icy strait corridor area, including juneau. multiple bands of moderate to heavy snow will move up the panhandle during the day, associated with multiple waves aloft. strongest snow rates are looking increasingly likely near the icy strait corridor this evening, associated with the second wave of precipitation from the south. highest uncertainty with snow amounts is near petersburg and kake, where warm temperature aloft may limit snow ratios, therefore limiting snow amounts. * what...Heavy snow. additional snow accumulations of 10 to 13 inches. * where...City of hyder. * when...Until 6 am akst monday. * impacts...Travel will be very difficult. * additional details...Heavy snowfall is ongoing near hyder with snowfall rate satellite products indicating around 0.4 inches per hour rates are falling, assuming a 10:1 ratio. snowfall forecast is highly dependent on the cold air remaining in the area, allowing for moderate to heavy snow to continue through the weekend. but if the warmer air is able to push out the cold air, snowfall totals will be drastically reduced.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 4:49AM AKST until December 15 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Winter Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: City and Borough of Wrangell

Wheather Alert Summary: ...Snow for the panhandle over the weekend... .A long duration snow event is ongoing across the panhandle this weekend. for today, the second round of snow is expected, bringing moderate to heavy snow to the central panhandle, from the sumner strait area to the icy strait corridor area, including juneau. multiple bands of moderate to heavy snow will move up the panhandle during the day, associated with multiple waves aloft. strongest snow rates are looking increasingly likely near the icy strait corridor this evening, associated with the second wave of precipitation from the south. highest uncertainty with snow amounts is near petersburg and kake, where warm temperature aloft may limit snow ratios, therefore limiting snow amounts. * what...Snow. additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. * where...City and borough of wrangell. * when...From 3 am sunday to 3 am akst monday. * impacts...Travel could be very difficult. * additional details...Light snow will continue to diminish overnight saturday. a second round of heavier snowfall is expected to impact the central panhandle beginning early sunday morning. main forecast challenge is moisture availability and warming temperatures, which could limit snowfall totals.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement