KODIAK ISLAND NORTHEAST — * WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations from 2 to 10 inches.
* WHERE...Kodiak Island Northeast.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and rain on snow may create difficult travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A compact storm will move southeast of Kodiak Island tonight and remain nearly stationary through Friday afternoon to evening. Slight deviations in the storm position to the east and west will cause snow levels to fluctuate between sea level and 400 ft in elevation. Kodiak city and the archipeligo to the north are most likely to mix with rain at times, resulting in total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. If rain does not mix in, expect higher snow totals. Areas from Kodiak Airport to Women's Bay are more likely to maintain a northwest wind, resulting in colder temperatures, a lower likelihood of rain, and snow accumulations from 6 to 10 inches.
Winter weather in Kodiak Island Northeast 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