Special Weather Statement Alaska | Effective 03/20/2026 16:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 3:23PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 20, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires: 
March 20, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
A compact area of low pressure east of Kodiak Island will continue to push bands of moderate to heavy snow showers across the region through this evening. The heaviest snow showers are likely to occur across the northeast part of the island, including Kodiak City. Expect visibility to drop to as low as one half mile at times. Gusty northwest winds may also result in localized areas of blowing and drifting snow. Two to four inches of snow is possible in areas of persistent snow bands.
Area Description: 
Kodiak Island Northeast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Anchorage AK