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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
325 PM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

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Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of Kasigluk, Mekoryuk, New Stuyahok,
Dillingham, Bethel, Platinum, Aleknagik, Kipnuk, Goodnews Bay,
Koliganek, Manokotak, Kwethluk, Toksook Bay, Togiak, Quinhagak,
and Akiachak
325 PM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, Northern Bristol Bay
  Coast, and Inland Bristol Bay.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
  could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very hazardous.

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