Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 3:27PM AKDT until March 12 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Matanuska Valley, including Palmer, Wasilla and Sutton.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will again drop to as low as 25
below zero after dark tonight, particularly where northeast winds
around 15 mph persist. Wind chills will rebound to the 10s above
zero by Thursday afternoon as winds diminish.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Area Description:
Lower Matanuska Valley; Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: