Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 20 at 2:39PM AKDT until April 22 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up
to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced
to 1/2 mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Nunivak Island and western Kuskokwim Delta coast including
Toksook Bay.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A frontal boundary moving northward across
the Bering will bring a light to moderate snowfall rates beginning
Tuesday afternoon. Snowfall will begin first over Mekoryuk, with
stronger winds and gusts moving in overnight into Wednesday
morning. Nunivak Island will see the most pronounced impacts from
snow and winds, however Toksook Bay will see similar conditions by
Tuesday evening. Areas further inland and south are expected to
remain outside the core of the winds and moisture.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK