Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 21 at 3:59AM AKDT until April 22 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 4:59am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
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. Ice accumulations of a light glaze.
* WHERE...Nunivak Island and western Kuskokwim Delta coast including
Toksook Bay.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon 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 light to moderate snowfall beginning this
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. The area north and west of Bethel will see blowing snow
and gusty winds as well. Areas further inland and south are
expected to remain outside the core of the winds. A period of
freezing rain mixed with snow is expected for both the coast and
inland areas (including Bethel) early Wednesday morning before
surface temperatures warm above freezing.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK