URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
458 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol Bay- Including the cities of Koliganek, King Salmon, New Stuyahok, Aleknagik, Togiak, Manokotak, Naknek, and Dillingham 458 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 17 inches. Ice accumulations around a light glaze possible for Bristol Bay Borough. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced to one-half mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon), Inland Bristol Bay, and Northern Bristol Bay Coast.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility reductions from blowing snow will be most severe from this afternoon through tonight, with near-blizzard conditions possible at times along the Northern Bristol Bay coast. Visibility improves on Monday as winds diminish and warmer air moves in. For the Naknek and King Salmon areas, this warmer air may allow for snow to change to a wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and rain late Monday morning through Monday afternoon before precipitation changes back to snow Monday evening. Other portions of Bristol Bay will see precipitation stay all snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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