Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 19 at 2:25AM AKDT until March 20 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 19, 2026 - 3:25am
Expires:
March 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected.
* WHERE...Western Capes.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures overnight and in the early
morning will see the lowest expected wind chills. Temperatures and
wind chills expected to improve during daytime hours, but return
to hazardous levels by nighttime and early morning hours. By
Friday afternoon, wind chills will warm above hazardous levels.
Wind gusts to 40 mph may cause blowing snow where transportable
snow on the ground remains.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Area Description:
Western Capes
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: