Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 8 at 4:20AM AKDT until March 9 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 5:20am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 10 below to 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Central Alaska Peninsula, Chignik, and Southern Alaska
Peninsula.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 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 through late Monday
morning. Expect the coldest temperatures overnight, increasing
during daytime hours, and returning to frigid conditions
overnight. By Monday afternoon, a slight warming trend will occur,
raising wind chills closer to zero.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Area Description:
Central Alaska Peninsula; Chignik; Southern Alaska Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov