Winter Storm Warning Issued for St Lawrence Island; Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Winter Storm Warning for St Lawrence Island. The warning is in effect from 3:00 PM AKST Friday until 3:00 PM AKST Monday, February 23.

Affected Areas

This weather alert specifically affects St Lawrence Island.

What You Should Do

Travel could be very difficult during this period. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions and significantly reduced visibility.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow and periods of wintry mix are expected throughout the warning period. Total snow accumulations are forecast between 3 and 7 inches, with ice accumulations up to a trace possible. Winds are expected to gust as high as 45 mph. These conditions, combined with blowing snow, could reduce visibility to one-half mile or less at times.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 3:00 PM AKST Monday. Wind and blowing snow will be the predominant hazards from Friday through Saturday. Late Saturday into Sunday, increasing temperatures will cause the majority of precipitation to transition to rain, which may freeze on surfaces. Winds are expected to diminish on Sunday. As cold air returns early Monday, rain is forecast to change back to snow before the event concludes.