WWAK72 PAFC 201501

NPWALU



URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

701 AM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



AKZ761-773-781-210045-

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Central Alaska Peninsula-Chignik-Southern Alaska Peninsula-

Including the cities of False Pass, Cold Bay, Chignik, Sand

Point, Port Heiden, and Perryville

701 AM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 15 below to 30 below zero.

  Heavy snow showers may reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at 

  times.



* WHERE...Central Alaska Peninsula, Chignik, and Southern Alaska 

  Peninsula.



* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Saturday.



* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 

  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.



Heavy snow showers could produce occasional whiteout conditions. 



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow showers may occasionally produce 

  near-whiteout conditions mainly for the northern side of the 

  Alaska Peninsula. Sand Point and King Cove are  not as likely to 

  see the heaviest snow and lowest visibilities.



Overall windy and snow showery conditions will persist into early 

next week, but the lowest wind chills and visibilities are expected 

through Saturday morning.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 

hat, and gloves.



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AKZ755-756-202100-

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Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-

Including the cities of Mekoryuk, Bethel, Toksook Bay, Quinhagak,

Akiachak, Kipnuk, Kwethluk, and Kasigluk

701 AM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS 

AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below have been observed.



* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.



* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.



* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 

  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 

  Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures early this morning will see the 

  lowest expected wind chills. By this afternoon, wind chills will 

  warm above hazardous levels. Wind gusts to 35 mph may cause 

  blowing snow where transportable snow on the ground remains.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 

hat, and gloves.



Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 

portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 

inside.



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AKZ757-202100-

/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260320T2100Z/

Western Capes-

Including the cities of Platinum and Goodnews Bay

701 AM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS 

AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below have been observed.



* WHERE...Western Capes.



* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.



* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 

  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 

  Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures early this morning will see the 

  lowest expected wind chills. By this afternoon, wind chills will 

  warm above hazardous levels. Wind gusts to 40 mph may cause 

  blowing snow where transportable snow on the ground remains.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 

hat, and gloves.



Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 

portable heaters are used correctly.Do not use generators or grills 

inside.



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