Winter Weather Advisory 12/26/2024 05:46 for Alaska areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 4:46AM AKST until December 27 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 26, 2024 - 5:46am
Expires: 
December 27, 2024 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches during the advisory period. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 45 mph. Visibility down to one- half mile at times. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, primarily near and around Unalaska. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While snow showers and periods of reduced visibility in heavier snow showers are possible over the course of the day Thursday, snow shower coverage will increase overnight and Friday. This combined with gusty northerly winds will lead to reduced visibilities down to a half mile at times.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description: 
Eastern Aleutians
Forcast Office: 
NWS Anchorage AK