Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 7 at 2:37PM AKST until March 9 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 20 below to 40 below.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, and Western Capes.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold northerly flow and enhanced wind gusts
will lead to a period of frigid wind chills over the weekend
through Monday morning. Winds expected to be relatively stronger
along the coast, but temperatures will be lower inland near
Bethel. Expect coldest temperatures overnight, increasing during
daytime hours, and returning to frigid conditions overnight. By
Monday afternoon, a slight warming trend and decrease in wind
speeds will occur, raising wind chills closer to 10 below.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta; Western Capes
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov