Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 6 at 3:31AM AKDT until April 7 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 4:31am
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up
to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island and Western Capes.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could
blow around unsecured objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front approaching the southwest coastline
this morning will bring snow and southeasterly winds gusting as
high as 40 mph. The combination of snowfall and blowing snow will
reduce visibility down to one half mile at times, particularly in
areas along the coast where the winds will be strongest such as
Toksook Bay, Kipnuk, and Platinum. Winds are expected to begin to
slowly decrease, diminishing blowing snow potential Monday evening
into Tuesday morning.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Western Capes
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK