National Weather Service: Blizzard Warning

Valdez, AK

Current Conditions

Overcast

32 °F

Overcast

Calm

28 °F

29.58 in

87%

1.5 miles

Valdez Airport, AK

Updated — 1:36 AM AKST on February 13, 2012

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Forecast for Northeast Prince William Sound (99686)

Blizzard Warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM akst Monday through Thompson Pass...
Monday
snow
Snow
H 27° / L 14°
Tuesday
chancesnow
Chance of Snow
H 22° / L 11°
Wednesday
snow
Snow
H 22° / L 9°
Thursday
chancesnow
Chance of Snow
H 22° / L 5°
Friday
chancesnow
Chance of Snow
H 18° / L -4°
Monday

Snow. Areas of blowing snow reducing visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times through the pass. Snow accumulation 5 to 10 inches...highest amounts through the pass. Highs in the mid 30s except in the upper 20s through the pass. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph except southeast 30 to 40 mph through the pass.

Monday Night

Snow. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Lows 15 to 20. Variable wind 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs in the lower 30s except in the mid 20s through the pass. Light winds.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows 15 to 20. Variable wind to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Snow. Highs 30 to 35.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain showers. Highs 30 to 35.

Thursday Night

Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Lows 20 to 25.

Friday through Sunday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Highs 30 to 35. Lows 15 to 20.

Statement as of 12:15 am AKST on February 13, 2012

Blizzard Warning


... Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 6 PM akst this
evening through Thompson Pass...

A Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 6 PM akst this
evening.

* Location... through Thompson Pass.

* Snow... storm total 8 to 16 inches.

* Visibility... one quarter mile or less at times.

* Wind... southeast 30 to 40 mph.

* Timing... snow and blowing snow will develop around midnight
tonight. Conditions will begin to improve late Monday
afternoon.

* Impacts... snowfall combined with strong winds and blowing snow
will produce white-out conditions. Driving will be very
difficult.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to white-out
conditions... making travel very difficult. All travel and outdoor
activity is strongly discouraged.








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