Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 3:49AM AKDT until March 12 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 4:49am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Matanuska Valley, including Palmer, Wasilla and Sutton.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Over the next few days, expect the coldest
wind chills during the late night and early morning, with
temperatures warming up during the daytime.
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.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit alaska211.org for assistance locating appropriate
shelter from the cold.
Area Description:
Lower Matanuska Valley; Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov