Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Anchorage, AK

995 
WWAK41 PAFC 110516
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
816 PM AKST Sat Dec 10 2022

AKZ101-111830-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0008.221212T0000Z-221213T0000Z/
/O.EXB.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221211T2000Z-221213T0100Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
816 PM AKST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18 
  inches.

* WHERE...Anchorage.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 4 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning and afternoon commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will begin Sunday morning across
  much of the Anchorage bowl. The heaviest snow is currently
  expected from Sunday evening through Monday morning before
  gradually diminishing Monday afternoon. Snowfall totals are
  expected to be higher on the Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River 
  with 15 to 20 inches expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ111-111830-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0008.221212T0000Z-221213T0000Z/
/O.EXB.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221211T2000Z-221213T0100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
816 PM AKST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18 
  inches.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 4 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning and afternoon commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will begin Sunday afternoon
  across much of the Matanuska Valley. The heaviest snow is
  currently expected from Sunday evening through Monday morning 
  before gradually diminishing Monday afternoon. Highest snowfall 
  totals look to be generally north and east of Sutton and from 
  Wasilla westward.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ141-111830-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0008.221212T1200Z-221213T1200Z/
/O.EXB.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221212T0000Z-221213T1200Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
816 PM AKST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 
  inches.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will begin Sunday afternoon. 
  The heaviest snow is expected early Monday morning through 
  Monday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ145-111830-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0008.221212T0000Z-221213T0000Z/
/O.EXB.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221211T1600Z-221212T2100Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna and Willow
816 PM AKST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO NOON AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 18
  inches.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will begin Sunday morning across
  much of the Susitna Valley. The heaviest snow is currently
  expected from Sunday evening through early Monday morning before
  gradually diminishing around noon on Monday. Highest snowfall 
  totals are expected from Talkeetna southward.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ121-111830-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221211T0800Z-221212T1800Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
816 PM AKST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 
  18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced 
  to as low as one half mile at times, especially along the 
  Sterling Highway from Kenai to Ninilchik.

* WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Monday morning commute. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread light snow will develop across 
  the western Kenai Peninsula this evening. Light snow may taper 
  off or come to an end early Sunday morning for areas east of 
  Soldotna. However, light to moderate snow is expected to 
  persist along the immediate Cook Inlet coast through Sunday 
  morning. A second round of moderate to heavy snow is then 
  expected to develop across the entire Western Kenai Peninsula 
  Sunday afternoon and continue through Monday morning before 
  ending from west to east. The heaviest snow amounts are 
  expected along the coast from Kenai south to Ninilchik. Gusty 
  northerly winds will develop in conjunction with the heavier 
  snow Sunday afternoon and continue through Monday morning. The 
  combination of heavy snow and gusty winds could significantly 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ125-111830-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221211T1000Z-221212T1800Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
816 PM AKST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO
9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced 
  to as low as one half mile at times, especially through 
  Portage Valley and Turnagain Pass.

* WHERE...Western Prince William Sound.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning commute. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop from south to north 
  along the eastern Kenai Peninsula this evening and continue 
  through Monday morning. The heaviest snow is expected late 
  Sunday morning through early Monday morning before tapering 
  off late Monday morning. Highest snow amounts are expected 
  from Portage Valley south to Summit Lake with lesser amounts 
  for Seward. Gusty easterly winds will increase Sunday morning 
  through Portage Valley and Turnagain Pass through Sunday 
  evening. The combination of heavy snow and gusty winds could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

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107 
WWAK41 PAFC 111454
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
554 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

AKZ101-120300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221212T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
554 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  14 inches in town and 14 to 18 inches along the Hillside.

* WHERE...Anchorage.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will intensify by late in the 
  afternoon. The heaviest snow is currently expected from Sunday 
  evening through early Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ111-120300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221212T0000Z-221212T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
554 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  15 inches.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will begin Sunday afternoon
  across much of the Matanuska Valley. The heaviest snow is
  expected from Sunday evening through early Monday morning. 
  Highest snowfall totals look to be generally north and east of 
  Sutton and from Wasilla westward.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ121-120300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1500Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
554 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced to
  as low as one half mile at times, especially along the Highway
  from Nikiski to Soldotna to Ninilchik.

* WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow amounts are expected
  along the coast from Nikiski south to Ninilchik. Gusty northerly
  winds will develop in conjunction with the heavier snow this 
  afternoon and continue through Monday morning. The combination 
  of heavy snow and gusty winds could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ141-120300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221212T0000Z-221213T0600Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
554 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  16 inches.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will begin Sunday afternoon. The
  heaviest snow is expected this late evening through Monday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ145-120300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221211T1600Z-221212T1800Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna and Willow
554 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  14 inches.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected from late
  Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning. Highest snowfall
  totals are expected south of Talkeetna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ125-120300-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
554 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced 
  to as low as one half mile at times, especially through 
  Portage Valley and Turnagain Pass.

* WHERE...Western Prince William Sound.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected late Sunday 
  morning through early Monday morning before tapering off late 
  Monday morning. Highest snow amounts are expected from Portage 
  Valley south to Summit Lake with lesser amounts for Seward. 
  Gusty easterly winds will increase Sunday morning through 
  Portage Valley and Turnagain Pass through Sunday evening. The 
  combination of heavy snow and gusty winds could significantly 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

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833 
WWAK41 PAFC 111747 CCA
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
847 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

AKZ101-120300-
/O.COR.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221212T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
847 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  14 inches in town and 14 to 18 inches along the Hillside.

* WHERE...Anchorage.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will intensify by late in the 
  afternoon. The heaviest snow is currently expected from Sunday 
  evening through early Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ111-120300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221212T0000Z-221212T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
847 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  15 inches.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will begin Sunday afternoon
  across much of the Matanuska Valley. The heaviest snow is
  expected from Sunday evening through early Monday morning. 
  Highest snowfall totals look to be generally north and east of 
  Sutton and from Wasilla westward.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ121-120300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1500Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
847 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced to
  as low as one half mile at times, especially along the Highway
  from Nikiski to Soldotna to Ninilchik.

* WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow amounts are expected
  along the coast from Nikiski south to Ninilchik. Gusty northerly
  winds will develop in conjunction with the heavier snow this 
  afternoon and continue through Monday morning. The combination 
  of heavy snow and gusty winds could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ141-120300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221212T0000Z-221213T0600Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
847 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  16 inches.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will begin Sunday afternoon. The
  heaviest snow is expected this late evening through Monday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ145-120300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0005.221211T1600Z-221212T1800Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna and Willow
847 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  14 inches.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected from late
  Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning. Highest snowfall
  totals are expected south of Talkeetna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ125-120300-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
847 AM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced 
  to as low as one half mile at times, especially through 
  Portage Valley and Turnagain Pass.

* WHERE...Western Prince William Sound.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected late Sunday 
  morning through early Monday morning before tapering off late 
  Monday morning. Highest snow amounts are expected from Portage 
  Valley south to Summit Lake with lesser amounts for Seward. 
  Gusty easterly winds will increase Sunday morning through 
  Portage Valley and Turnagain Pass through Sunday evening. The 
  combination of heavy snow and gusty winds could significantly 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

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600 
WWAK41 PAFC 120033
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
333 PM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

AKZ101-121345-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
333 PM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 14
  inches in town and 14 to 18 inches along the Hillside and Eagle
  River. Wind gusts up to 30 mph. Visibility reduced to as low as
  one half mile at times due to blowing snow.

* WHERE...Anchorage.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue to intensify this
  evening and overnight with areas of blowing snow possible. The 
  heaviest snow is currently expected from this evening through 
  early Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ111-121345-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
333 PM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 10 to 15 inches. Wind gusts up to 30 mph. 
  Visibility reduced to as low as one half mile at times due to 
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue the Matanuska Valley.
  The heaviest snow is expected from this evening through early 
  Monday morning. Highest snowfall totals look to be generally 
  north and east of Sutton and from Wasilla westward.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ121-121345-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1500Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
333 PM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 7 to 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph. Visibility reduced to as low as one half mile at times, 
  especially along the Highway from Nikiski to Soldotna to 
  Ninilchik.

* WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow amounts are expected
  along the coast from Nikiski south to Ninilchik. Gusty northerly
  winds will continue through Monday morning. The combination of 
  heavy snow and gusty winds could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ125-121345-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
333 PM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph. Visibility reduced to as low as one half mile at times, 
  especially through Portage Valley and Turnagain Pass.

* WHERE...Western Prince William Sound.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected now through 
  early Monday morning before tapering off late Monday morning. 
  Highest snow amounts are expected from Portage Valley south to 
  Summit Lake with lesser amounts for Seward. Gusty easterly winds
  will increase Sunday morning through Portage Valley and 
  Turnagain Pass through Sunday evening. The combination of heavy 
  snow and gusty winds could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ141-121345-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221213T0600Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
333 PM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 8
  to 15 inches.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue through Monday. The
  heaviest snow is expected late this evening through Monday
  afternoon before tapering off Monday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ145-121345-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna and Willow
333 PM AKST Sun Dec 11 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 6
  to 15 inches.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snowfall totals are expected south
  of Talkeetna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

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898 
WWAK41 PAFC 121340
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
440 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

AKZ121-121800-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
440 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2
  to 4 inches.  

* WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula mainly from Soldotna North and eastward.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ101-121800-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
440 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow amounts of 2 to 4
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches in town and
  16 to 20 inches along the Hillside. 

* WHERE...Anchorage.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ111-122100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
440 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow amounts of 2 to 4
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches. 

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ125-121800-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
440 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and areas of blowing snow occurring.
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 30 mph. Visibility reduced to as low as one half mile 
  at times, especially through Portage Valley and Turnagain Pass.

* WHERE...Western Prince William Sound.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Highest snow amounts are expected from
  Portage Valley south to Summit Lake with lesser amounts for
  Seward.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ141-130300-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221213T0600Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
440 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 8 
  to 15 inches.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue through Monday. The
  heaviest snow is expected now through this afternoon before
  tapering off in the evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ145-121800-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna and Willow
440 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snowfall totals are expected 
  south of Talkeetna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

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373 
WWAK41 PAFC 121818
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
918 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

AKZ101-121930-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
918 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

Snow will taper off from west to east this morning with up to 2
additional inches possible on the Hillside by noon. 

$$

AKZ121-121930-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
918 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

Snow has moved out of the area, but a few additional inches are
possible to the east of Skilak Lake along the Sterling highway
through noon. 

$$

AKZ125-121930-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
918 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

Snowfall rates will diminish rapidly this morning but light snow
will linger through through noon today. Winds may continue to blow
snow around and reduce visibility through the Portage Valley and
Turnagain Pass.

$$

AKZ145-121930-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T1800Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna and Willow
918 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

Light snow will linger from Talkeetna south to Willow through noon
today. 

$$

AKZ111-122100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
918 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will taper off from west to east
  today, with the higher amounts north and west of Palmer.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ141-130600-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221213T0600Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
918 AM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will slowly end from west to east
  through the day today. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

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845 
WWAK41 PAFC 122110
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1210 PM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

AKZ111-122215-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221212T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
1210 PM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snow will continue over and to the northeast of Palmer. 
Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches are possible.

$$

AKZ141-130600-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221213T0600Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
1210 PM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to four
  inches.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will gradually end from west to east
  with higher snow amounts south and east of Glennallen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

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702 
WWAK41 PAFC 130600
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
900 PM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

AKZ141-130700-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221213T0600Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
900 PM AKST Mon Dec 12 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

Light snow will linger south and east of Glennallen with
accumulations 2 inches or less and will taper off after midnight.

$$

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Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
534 AM AKST Sat Dec 10 2022

.ANALYSIS AND UPPER LEVELS...

A ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the north and
west across interior Alaska, while a low weakens in the eastern
Gulf. Cold air advection along with tightening pressure gradients
between the Gulf low and high pressure is maintaining windy
conditions across much of the Gulf, and through bays and passes.
Skies are mostly clear across Southcentral under a dry, northerly
flow with overnight temperatures in the teens to single digits.
Out west, a frontal system associated with an occluded low near
Saint Matthew Island is moving east across the Bering Sea. A
wintry mix of precipitation along with gusty southerly winds are
occurring over the Alaska Peninsula, while snow and gusty
southerly winds are occurring over coastal Southwest Alaska.

&&

.MODEL DISCUSSION...

The latest operational model runs are in decent agreement with
the placement and intensity of synoptic scale features at both the
surface and in the upper levels. Overall, confidence is
increasing for an impactful winter storm event to occur this
weekend and early next week over Southcentral. An initial upper
level wave will arrive from the west, bringing snow across western
Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage Bowl, and Mat-Su Valleys tonight into
Sunday morning. A second and potent upper level wave then arrives
Sunday into Monday. Widespread, significant snow accumulations are
possible from the Kenai Peninsula northward to the Mat-Su
Valleys. The main challenge is the exact timing and where the
heaviest snowfall or precipitation will fall associated with the
secondary wave. Additionally, precipitation type for locations
along the northern Gulf coast remains a challenge.

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...VFR conditions and light winds will persist. Snow returns
across Southcentral beginning late tonight or early Sunday
morning.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA (Days 1 through 3;
Saturday through Monday)...

The clear skies over Southcentral are already beginning to give
way to increasing clouds from the southwest which herald the next
storm system. This will be a major storm for most of Southcentral
Alaska Sunday into Monday, with widespread heavy snow and areas of
gusty winds producing blowing snow.

The first round of precipitation will move to Kodiak late this
afternoon and then to the Kenai Peninsula and farther north
overnight. There is a question as to whether Anchorage and the
Matanuska Valley will see any snow Saturday night as this first
wave of the system will move through quickly and then produce
fairly strong easterly cross-barrier flow over the Chugach
Mountains and Kenai Mountains. This set-up should actually put
Kenai and Soldotna in the area of greater snowfall Saturday night.
The bigger issue will be the low on Sunday. This surface low will
track just to the east of the Kenai Peninsula Gulf coast as a
strong 500 mb trough approaches the area from the west. This will
combine to cause ample moist air from the Pacific over a thermal
gradient over the land which is a good combination for
precipitation. In addition., the warm air will remain over the
Gulf of ALaska keeping precipitation snow for all areas except for
Kodiak Island which will turn to rain overnight Saturday night,
and the immediate Gulf coast which may mix with rain before
turning back to snow. All Inland areas are under a Winter Storm
Watch due to snowfall amounts and intensities generally from
Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. There is also the
chance for blowing snow in the Kenai Peninsula along Cook Inlet,
as well as higher elevations including Turnagain Pass and Thompson
Pass. This storm has the potential to cause widespread travel and
transportation disruptions across Southcentral Alaska.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHWEST ALASKA (Days 1 through 3)...

A strong but weakening frontal boundary is arriving ever so
slightly ahead of schedule, with snow and gusty south to southeast
winds now extending along the coast from western portions of
Bristol Bay and up across the Kuskokwim Delta. Winter Weather
Advisories remain in effect for both regions due to mainly the
restricted visibilities from blowing snow with gusty winds
continuing along mainly coastal areas. As the front weakens,
conditions will improve as winds begin to relax and as snowfall
becomes more intermittent and showery. Additional snow
accumulations with this first round will be anywhere from 2 to 5
inches across western Bristol Bay, with perhaps up to 2 more
inches across the Y-K Delta.

The attention by this afternoon and evening shifts quickly to the
next impactful storm system expected to approach from the
southwest. A deepening low is expected to approach the southern
Alaska Peninsula (AKPen) later today as it moves generally towards
Kodiak Island and into the western Gulf. North of the center, a
new band of moderate snow will develop first over Bristol Bay,
then spread northeast into the Lower Kuskokwim Valley tonight.
This is anticipated to be a long duration event, with steady
snowfall not expected to end until the low pushes into the
northern Gulf Coast and as colder, drier air filters back into
place from the northwest late Sunday night into early Monday.
Storm total snowfall across Bristol Bay and Bristol Bay is
expected to range from 7 to 12 inches, with the heaviest amounts
focused across the eastern half of of the region closer to the
Alaska Range. Additional weather headlines may be necessary for
this next round of snowfall, so check back soon for further
updates.

Looking towards Monday, the return to more clear and cold
conditions will likely be cut short, with another low and
attendant front expected to reach the coast with another round of
precipitation by Monday evening and overnight. This will likely be
a more quick hit of snow, with mixing with rain possible along
the coast as the low approaches the Y-K Delta early Tuesday
morning.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS (Days 1 through 3)...

A front associated with an occluded low now moving past St Matthew
Island will move into Southwest and diminish by this afternoon.
Gusty westerly winds up to gale force will continue south of the
low center as it lifts north through tonight, namely across the
central and northern Bering near the Pribilofs and St Matthew. A
push of cold air moving southwest around the low will help kick
off snow showers across the eastern Aleutians and Pribilofs on
Sunday, while also aiding in the development of northwest gap
winds increasing to gale force out of bays and passes along the
southern Alaska Peninsula and eastern Aleutians through Monday
morning. Meanwhile, another low will move into the southwestern
Bering between Sunday and Monday, ushering gale force winds and
rain across the western Aleutians. The low and its attendant front
will arc east on Monday into Monday night, pushing gusty winds and
mainly rain across the rest of the Aleutian Chain and Pribilofs as
it advances towards the Southwest coast.

&&

.LONG TERM FORECAST (Days 4 through 7: Tuesday through Friday)...

Latest model solutions for Tuesday continue to depict a weakening
area of low pressure along the northern Gulf of Alaska coast,
weak ridging skirting the Eastern Aleutians, and a second area of
low pressure lifting northward into the western Bering. Across
Southcentral this will help to see snow decrease across the region
and winds to also diminish. However, a quick moving air mass of
colder 850 mb temperatures moving through the Copper River Basin
may see outflow winds temporarily linger along the Gulf coast over
the first half of Tuesday. High pressure then builds over the
region with warmer temperatures through Thursday.

Out west, ensemble guidance and operational models want to bring
a strong Kamchatka upper low into the western Bering by the middle
of next week. While there are differences in the overall
intensity of the low, placement of the low between ensembles and
even operational models is in relatively good agreement. The
placement of the low will result in strong southerly warm air
advection ahead of the low, including the Eastern Aleutians and
Alaska Peninsula. So much so that Southwest Alaska could see
anomalous warm temperatures and the predominant precipitation
type as rain. Over the Bering, models signal the likelihood of
gale to storm force winds, both ahead and behind the low. The
direction of winds would remain out of the south ahead of the low,
while out of the north behind the low. Furthermore, significant
cold air advection on the backside of the low and across the
western Bering would favor an even higher wind threat.

&&

.AFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PUBLIC...Winter Storm Watch: 101 111 121 125 131 141 145.
         Winter Weather Advisory 155 161.
MARINE...Gale Warning: 119 120 130 131 139 150 155 160 165
					   178 180 181 185 351 411-414
FIRE WEATHER...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS AND MODEL DISCUSSION...MF
SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA...EZ
SOUTHWEST ALASKA/BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS...AS
LONG TERM...BL