Forecast for Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys
Updated: 5:20 PM AKST on November 11, 2009
Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 am akst Thursday...
Tonight
Snow becoming snow showers this evening. Areas of fog and blowing snow. Snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches. Lows around 5 above. Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph. Local gusts around 45 mph this evening.
Thursday
Snow showers. Areas of fog and blowing snow. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs around 15. South winds 10 to 25 mph.
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 am akst Thursday...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 am akst Thursday.
Snow showers... heavy at times... will continue through the night. Snowfall totals of 6 to 10 inches are expected through tonight. Strong winds and local blizzard conditions will continue through tonight. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less at times due to snow and blowing snow.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant winter weather hazards are expected. This will make travel and outdoor activity very hazardous.
Record Report
Statement as of 12:24 am AKST on November 12, 2009
... Record snowfall for wein Memorial Airport... on November 11, 2009 Kotzebue AK received 8.2 inches of snow which broke a record for this date. The previous record was 3.5 inches set on this date in 1990.