Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 4 at 2:43AM AKST until March 6 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 3:43am
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50
mph. Visibility reduced to one-quarter mile at times.
* WHERE...Central Alaska Peninsula, Chignik, and Southern Alaska
Peninsula.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system in the northern
Pacific will approach the Aleutians and Alaska Peninsula Thursday.
Low position Thursday afternoon is still uncertain but areas such
as Cold Bay and King Cove have the potential to develop blizzard
conditions Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. Gusty winds out
of the northeast may drive blowing snow into the area, potentially
reducing visibility to one-quarter mile or less at times.
Instruction:
A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very hazardous.
Area Description:
Central Alaska Peninsula; Chignik; Southern Alaska Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: