Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 2:43PM AKST until March 1 at 11:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
February 28, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires:
March 1, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 below to 25 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Southwest Kenai Peninsula, Seward and vicinity, Whittier,
and Valdez.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds (except westerly winds in
Whittier) will strengthen this evening into the overnight hours,
leading to rapidly falling wind chills. Winds will slowly diminish
on Sunday.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Area Description:
SW Kenai Peninsula; Southern Kenai Mtns; West Prince William Sound & Whittier; Valdez
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov