Yukon-Koyukuk
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 2:15AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A low approaching the West Coast this afternoon and evening will cause another round of gusty southerly winds and snow to impact the area. Winds from this system will be slightly weaker than the previous front earlier in the week. Gusts peak around 25 to 35 mph south of the Bering Strait and up to 30 mph north of the Bering Strait. Cooler temperatures will cause more precipitation to fall as snow rather than rain, but there will still be areas of rain/snow mix in the warmer valleys. Snow totals will generally be 1 to 3 inches for most areas, but greater totals of 4 to 7 inches are possible along the Southern Seward Peninsula and Western Brooks Range, especially along south facing slopes.
Bear Encounter Near Lower Tingayguk River
Avoid travel near the lower Tingayguk River and Wolf Creek. Two separate incidents have occurred, one resulting in a bear obtaining food and in another a bear charged a packrafter. This is a potentially dangerous situation. Avoid these areas if possible.
Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station is Temporarily Closed
Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station is Temporarily Closed until August 7 to facilitate Ranger patrols of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. These closures occur several times each summer.
Self-Service Information at Bettles Visitor Center
Self-Service information, park stamps and backcountry orientation are available on the covered porch at the visitor center. Rangers will return to Bettles on August 7 upon completion of scheduled backcountry patrols.
Winter Storm Watch issued April 10 at 3:10PM AKDT until April 14 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Around 6 to 12 inches of snow will be possible in lower elevation areas. In these areas, rain could mix in with snow during the afternoons and evenings. Over a foot of snow is possible in higher elevations, especially above 1500 feet. There is still some forecast uncertainty regarding exact snowfall amounts and timing. Stay up to date with the latest forecast by visiting weather.gov/afg.
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 2:49PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A low approaching the West Coast Friday afternoon and evening will cause another round of gusty southerly winds and snow to impact the area. Winds from this system will be slightly weaker than the previous front earlier in the week. Gusts peak around 25 to 35 mph south of the Bering Strait and up to 30 mph north of the Bering Strait. Cooler temperatures will cause more precipitation to fall as snow rather than rain, but there will still be areas of rain/snow mix in the warmer valleys. Snow totals will generally be 1 to 3 inches for most areas, but greater totals of 4 to 7 inches are possible along the Southern Seward Peninsula and Western Brooks Range, especially along south facing slopes.
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