Weather Alerts For Bethel, AK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 258 AM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026 Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village- Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta- Western Capes-Central Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula- Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak- Including the cities of King Salmon, Nondalton, Pilot Point, Naknek, Kasigluk, Mekoryuk, Lime Village, Kipnuk, Manokotak, Akiachak, Koliganek, Iliamna, Quinhagak, Goodnews Bay, Toksook Bay, Platinum, Port Alsworth, Sleetmute, Port Heiden, Crooked Creek, Bethel, Aniak, Kwethluk, Togiak, New Stuyahok, Dillingham, Kokhanok, Egegik, Aleknagik, and Kalskag 258 AM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -60. For Pilot Point and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -30 to -40 degrees inland. An increase in wind today to as high as 20 mph inland and 40 mph along the coast will bring widespread areas of frigid wind chills, with the wind chills to -55 or lower. Gusty winds may loft snow on the ground, potentially reducing visibility to one-half mile or less at times. Coldest wind chills expected for inland Kuskokwim Delta and interior Bristol Bay. Confidence is low for when this cold air outbreak will end, as there is a chance that bitterly cold conditions could continue through early next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. &&

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 257 AM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026 Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta- Western Capes-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol Bay- Including the cities of Kipnuk, Manokotak, Akiachak, Koliganek, Bethel, Kasigluk, Goodnews Bay, Aleknagik, Kwethluk, Mekoryuk, Togiak, New Stuyahok, Quinhagak, Toksook Bay, Dillingham, and Platinum 257 AM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, Northern Bristol Bay Coast, and Inland Bristol Bay. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The areas most affected will be coastal communities along the Kuskokwim Delta and Bristol Bay regions. Winds begin to slowly diminish Saturday morning, which in turn will decrease blowing snow potential. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. &&