Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 8 at 1:58PM AKDT until March 9 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 7:00am
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 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold northerly flow and enhanced wind gusts
will lead to a period of frigid wind chills through late Monday
morning. Winds are expected to be stronger along the coast, but
temperatures will be lower inland near Bethel. Expect the coldest
temperatures overnight tonight. 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