Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 5 at 3:17PM AKDT until April 7 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up
to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island and Western Capes.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 10 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could
blow around unsecured objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front currently in the Central Bering will
shift eastward to the Southwest coastline by Monday morning,
bringing snow and southeasterly winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
The combination of snowfall and blowing snow will reduce
visibility down to one half mile at times, particularly in areas
along the coast where the winds will be strongest such as Toksook
Bay, Kipnuk, and Platinum. Winds are expected to begin to slowly
decrease, diminishing blowing snow potential Monday evening into
Tuesday morning.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Western Capes
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK