Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 4:14AM AKST until March 6 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 5:14am
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up
to 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility
reduced to one-half mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Inland Bristol Bay including New Stuyahok and Lake Iliamna
communities.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Friday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system will approach
the Bristol Bay Thursday bringing snowfall and gusty winds.
Communities such New Stuyahok and Levelock will experience the
strongest winds under this pattern, reducing visibility to
one-half mile at times. Winds will be strongest for communities
close to the coast. Note that cold air will be ushered into the
area behind this system.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description:
Inland Bristol Bay; Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK