Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 3:06AM AKST until March 6 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 4:06am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations 3
to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Visibility reduced to one-half mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Unalaska and Akutan
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system in the northern
Pacific will approach the Aleutians and Alaska Peninsula Thursday.
Low position Thursday afternoon is continuing to slide further
east, placing Unalaska and Akutan on the periphery of this system.
This is expected to bring blowing snow potentially reducing
visibility to one-half mile or less at times.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.
Area Description:
Eastern Aleutians
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK