Blizzard Warning
Expires 9:00 AM EST on November 22, 2009
Statement as of 1:36 am AKST on November 22, 2009
... Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 5 am akst early this
morning along the western CAPES...
A Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 5 am akst early this
morning.
A low pressure system over the eastern Bering is bringing strong
winds and snow to the western CAPES of Bristol Bay. Northerly
winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph are expected.
Visibilities should be be reduced to one quarter mile in falling
and blowing snow as a result. The winds will diminish and
visibility will improve by Sunday morning.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to white-out
conditions... making travel extremely dangerous. All travel and
outdoor activity is strongly discouraged.
Record Report
Statement as of 3:36 am AKST on November 21, 2009
... New record snow fall...
The snow fall amount yesterday November 20th was 3.3 inches setting
a new record for the state Airport in Cold Bay. The old record was
2.1 inches set in 1979.
