Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 20 at 4:37AM AKDT until March 20 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 5:37am
Expires:
March 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below have been observed.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 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 early this morning will see the
lowest expected wind chills. By this afternoon, wind chills will
warm above hazardous levels. Wind gusts to 35 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.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: