Tununak, AK Weather Warnings

Blizzard Warning issued April 18 at 9:43PM AKDT until April 19 at 6:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected for Toksook Bay. Total snow accumulations of up to two to four inches. A mix of freezing rain and snow is possible near Bethel with light icing. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Coast, mainly in the Toksook Bay area. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Toksook Bay continues to see snow and gusty conditions this afternoon with visibility down to one quarter mile. Winds will remain elevated through the morning hours on Friday and guidance suggests snow will also persist or redevelop through the overnight hours. Thus, blizzard conditions will also continue off and on through tonight. Deteriorated conditions may briefly spread into Nunivak Island and Mekoryuk on Friday morning before winds region wide diminish and snow gradually comes to an end. Finally, temperatures have dropped to below freezing in Bethel with rain reported. A mix of freezing rain and snow will be possible into tonight with light icing on surfaces. 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 whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

National Weather Service