Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 1 at 12:43PM AKST until March 2 at 1:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 1, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
March 2, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brisk northeast wind has not allowed for
wind chills to recover much today with another frigid night ahead.
Temperatures are expected to slightly warm tomorrow with
decreasing winds, allowing wind chills to potentially rise above
-40 Monday afternoon.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov