KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST AND NUNIVAK ISLAND; WESTE… — * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 - 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph, reducing visibility to one quarter mile or less.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast, Nunivak Island, Good News Bay and Platinum
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to power lines. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong Bering storm arrives at the Southwest Coast on Tuesday, bringing a long duration of gusty southerly winds. Temperatures are expected to warm Wednesday morning, allowing for a transition to mixed precipitation.
Winter weather in Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Western Capes makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS