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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
254 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

AKZ132-051500-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0016.241105T1500Z-241106T0300Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
254 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. East to southeast winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph. Total snow accumulations of 10 to
  18 inches. Visibilities one quarter mile or less.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. White-out
  conditions expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of heavy snow and gusty
  winds will both contribute to low visibilities. Snow levels
  will rise through the day, reaching 1200 feet or higher
  Tuesday afternoon and leading to a transition to rain at lower
  elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
249 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

AKZ155-051500-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0015.241105T0600Z-241105T2200Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island
249 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  up to 9 inches along the coast. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
  Visibilities reduced to one-quarter mile.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, west of Bethel.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions primarily expected
  along the coast from Kipnuk to Tununak, including Nunivak
  Island, but may reach as far inland as Kasigluk. From Bethel
  east, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
249 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

AKZ195-051500-
/O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0015.241105T0600Z-241106T0000Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
249 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. Visibilities
  reduced to one-quarter mile.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very strong winds
  could damage property and cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to shift to north-
  northeasterly this evening, pulling in colder air and dropping
  snow levels. Temperatures hovering near or just above freezing
  will allow for a dense, wet snow. The combination of heavy snow
  and strong winds will result in visibility reductions to one-
  quarter mile.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

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