Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 10 at 6:22PM AKDT until March 11 at 2:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 7:22pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 10 below to 20 below zero.
* WHERE...Central to southern Alaska Peninsula, including Port
Heiden, Nelson Lagoon, King Cove, and Chignik.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Exposure to these temperatures could result in frostbite or
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong and gusty northerly winds combined
with bitterly cold air temperatures will maintain wind chills
below zero through at least Wednesday morning. The lowest wind
chills will be during the overnight and early morning hours each
day. Winds are expected to diminish through the day Wednesday,
helping to moderate wind chills.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Area Description:
Central Alaska Peninsula; Chignik; Southern Alaska Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov