Uyarılar, Chenega Island

Special Weather Statement issued November 14 at 3:45PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK Snow and gusty easterly winds for Whittier and Turnagain Pass have begun increasing, and will continue to grow into this evening. The combination of snow and winds gusting to 40 mph for Whittier and 30 mph for Turnagain Pass will result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. 3 to 6 inches of snow is possible through early Friday morning. For Whittier, temperatures will climb quickly to near freezing. Warming temperatures may limit the extent of blowing snow. There is still some uncertainty as to how quickly temperatures will climb above freezing. Any delay in warming will allow for additional snow accumulations along with blowing and drifting snow. Snow is expected to mix with or change to rain after midnight. For Turnagain Pass, temperatures are expected to stay at or below freezing, allowing for precipitation to fall as all snow. Light snow will continue through Friday; however, winds will diminish by early Friday morning.