Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS
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558 WWAK82 PAFC 162140 SPSALU SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK Issued by NWS Alaska Aviation Weather Unit Anchorage AK 1240 PM AKST Thu Jan 16 2025 AKZ161-170600- Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 1240 PM AKST Thu Jan 16 2025 ...BLOWING SNOW AND REDUCED VISIBILITY THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM DILLINGHAM TO CAPE NEWENHAM... An incoming front will bring light snow and easterly winds gusting as high as 35-45 mph. This could lead to several hours of blowing snow through this evening, with visibility reduced to as low as one-half to one mile. The area most likely to be impacted will be along the Bristol Bay coastline from Cape Newenham to the Dillingham area. While other locations will see gusty winds, any blowing snow or visibility reductions will likely be brief as temperatures quickly warm to and above freezing. Please use caution if you will be outside or traveling during this time. $$