Chugiak Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Chugiak.

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Wind Advisory issued November 5 at 12:32AM AKST until November 5 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph in Windy Pass. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may result in reduced visibility due to blowing snow.

Wind Advisory issued November 5 at 12:32AM AKST until November 6 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in Isabel Pass. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Visibility may be reduced due to blowing snow.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 4 at 9:22PM AKST until November 5 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

...SNOW FOR THE KLONDIKE HIGHWAY... .Warm air aloft and southwesterly flow is expected to move over colder air at the surface. This overrunning is expected to bring accumulating snow to the northern panhandle, specifically the Klondike highway. Warmer air close to the surface is expected to move in and allow for a switch to a mix of rain and snow. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Klondike Highway. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to start out lighter and fluffier before becoming more wet and heavy Tuesday night into Wednesday. Only minor snow accumulations are expected in Skagway.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 4 at 9:01PM AKST until November 7 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Northeast winds gusting as high as 50 mph Tuesday. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will likely start as heavy snow before transitioning to light mixed rain, snow, and freezing rain Tuesday afternoon and evening. A second round of mixed precipitation is likely Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 4 at 9:01PM AKST until November 7 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with up to 8 inches in the Nulato Hills and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Northeast winds gusting as high as 40 mph Tuesday. * WHERE...Lower Yukon River and Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will likely start as heavy snow before transitioning to light mixed rain, snow, and freezing rain Tuesday afternoon and evening. A second round of mixed precipitation is likely Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 4 at 2:54PM AKST until November 5 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour in Turnagain pass between 6am and noon. The combination of heavy snow and wind may reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. * WHERE...Higher elevations of the Seward Highway, including Turnagain Pass and Summit Lake. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. White-out conditions expected. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warmer air may mix in and transition precipitation to a mix of rain and snow or rain by Tuesday afternoon. Rain falling onto snow covered roadways may create additional hazards. Expect snow totals on the lower end of the given range near Summit Lake.

Blizzard Warning issued November 4 at 2:54PM AKST until November 5 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. East to southeast winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Visibilities one quarter mile or less. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. White-out conditions expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of heavy snow and gusty winds will both contribute to low visibilities. Snow levels will rise through the day, reaching 1200 feet or higher Tuesday afternoon and leading to a transition to rain at lower elevations.

Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 2:51PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

A STRONG SYSTEM WILL MOVE INTO THE PANHANDLE BEGINNING TUESDAY, BRINGING WITH IT GUSTS OF WIND UP TO 40 MPH ALONG THE COAST AND FOR SOME COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE. THE STRONGEST WIND GUSTS WILL BE ON TUESDAY. PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN ARE FORECAST THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY, WITH THE HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION EXPECTED LATE TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AS AN ACCOMPANYING ATMOSPHERIC RIVER FOCUSES ON THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE PANHANDLE. ANOTHER SYSTEM RACES NORTHWARD INTO THE PANHANDLE ON THURSDAY BRINGING ADDITIONAL RAINFALL, WITH THE GREATEST RAINFALL TOTALS ONCE MORE EXPECTED FOR THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE PANHANDLE. PRECIPITATION TOTALS ON TUESDAY RANGE FROM 1 TO 2 INCHES NEAR SEA LEVEL. PRECIPITATION TOTALS ON WEDNESDAY WILL RANGE FROM 2 TO 5 INCHES NEAR SEA LEVEL, AND TOTALS ON THURSDAY WILL RANGE FROM 0.5 TO 2 INCHES. MORE PRECIPITATION IS POSSIBLE AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS. RISES IN SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS ARE EXPECTED BUT NO FLOODING IS ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME. STAY TUNED TO WEATHER.GOV/JUNEAU FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 4 at 2:49PM AKST until November 5 at 10:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. Visibilities reduced to one-half mile. * WHERE...Bristol Bay, Dillingham north and west. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very strong winds could damage property and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow expected from Dillingham to Koliganek and areas north and west this evening. Snowfall amounts of up to 5 inches possible, with higher amounts expected at higher elevations. Areas south and east, including King Salmon and Iliamna may see a brief period of snow initially but will transition quickly to all rain. All areas will transition to rain by late Tuesday morning.

Blizzard Warning issued November 4 at 2:49PM AKST until November 5 at 1:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 9 inches along the coast. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibilities reduced to one-quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, west of Bethel. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions primarily expected along the coast from Kipnuk to Tununak, including Nunivak Island, but may reach as far inland as Kasigluk. From Bethel east, snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible.

Blizzard Warning issued November 4 at 2:49PM AKST until November 5 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. Visibilities reduced to one-quarter mile. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very strong winds could damage property and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to shift to north- northeasterly this evening, pulling in colder air and dropping snow levels. Temperatures hovering near or just above freezing will allow for a dense, wet snow. The combination of heavy snow and strong winds will result in visibility reductions to one- quarter mile.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 4 at 1:45PM AKST until November 7 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 1 to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast, Northwest Arctic Coast, Northern Arctic Coast, Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 4 at 1:33PM AKST until November 6 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with visibility of one half mile or less expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to midnight AKST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility to one half mile of less at times. Travel will be difficult.

Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 12:55PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

A strong storm system moving toward southern Alaska will bring strong gusty winds and light rain to the western Kenai Peninsula. Here is what to expect: * East to northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 35 to 60 mph, strongest in the Kachemak Bay area, the hills north of Homer, and through channeled areas of the Kenai Mountains. * Winds will peak between 3am and 9am Tuesday. * Rain will develop in the Kachemak Bay area around midnight and spread northward to the Soldotna and Kenai areas overnight. Precipitation could start as snow for areas north of Homer, but rapid warming will lead to a quick changeover to rain. Areas of light rain will linger through mid morning Tuesday. * Temperatures will warm into the lower to mid 40s by Tuesday afternoon and remain above freezing for most of the region through Wednesday afternoon.

High Wind Warning issued November 4 at 9:58AM AKST until November 5 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Portage Valley and East Turnagain Arm. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be at peak intensity from roughly 8am to 10am Tuesday morning.

High Wind Warning issued November 4 at 9:58AM AKST until November 5 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Local gusts to 85 mph possible for Upper Potter Valley and Bear Valley. * WHERE...West Turnagain Arm and higher elevations of Anchorage, including Upper Potter Valley, Bear Valley, and the Upper Hillside. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be at peak intensity from roughly 8am to 10am Tuesday morning.