Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
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In effect from Saturday 04/18 1:30 PM AKDT – Sunday 04/19 4:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
As a front moves north this weekend, areas of snow will move into the Seward Peninsula and Western Interior Saturday night into Sunday. Periods of snow will continue through Sunday night before lessening in coverage on Monday. Snowfall amounts will be heaviest east of Nome, especially in the higher terrain, where around 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected. Gusty northeast winds, particularly through the Bering Strait, could lead to areas of blowing snow which could significantly reduce visibility.
Areas impacted
- Northern Seward Peninsula
- Upper Kobuk Valleys
- Shishmaref
- Bering Strait Coast
- Southern Seward Peninsula Coast
- Interior Seward Peninsula
- Lower Koyukuk Valley
Briefing
From the forecaster
Active Winter Weather
Created by the NWS Fairbanks WFO
Blizzard/Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for the West Coast and Interior. There is high confidence in widespread accumulating snowfall by Monday afternoon of next week. Wind gusts are expected to peak at around 50 - 60 mph along the West Coast of St. Lawrence Island on Sunday, shifting to the West Coast of Alaska, decreasing to a maximum of 30 - 35 mph by Monday afternoon. During the afternoon and evening hours, a mix of rain/snow showers may occur across lower elevations farther south.
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