Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 21 at 2:50PM AKDT until April 22 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up
to 5 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 the Kuskokwim Delta.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could blow
around unsecured objects.
* 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, but a quicker transition to liquid
precipitation. 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; Interior Kuskokwim Delta
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK