Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 8 at 9:52AM AKDT until March 8 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility reduced to a
half mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Central Alaska Peninsula, Northern Alaska Peninsula, and
Southern Alaska Peninsula.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds combined with
widespread snow showers are causing significantly reduced
visibilities in blowing snow. The worst conditions are expected
along the coast between Pilot Point and Nelson Lagoon. Conditions
will slowly improve this afternoon as snow showers gradually
diminish.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description:
Central Alaska Peninsula; Northern Alaska Peninsula; Southern Alaska Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK