Winter Storm Warning Issued for Western Kenai Peninsula; Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Anchorage has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Western Kenai Peninsula, forecasting up to 10 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts starting late Thursday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Western Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. This alert signifies that severe winter weather conditions are expected to make travel hazardous in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Western Kenai Peninsula, specifically including the Southwest and Northwest Kenai Peninsula. The highest snow accumulations are anticipated in the corridor from Ninilchik to Nikiski.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel could be very difficult. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5-1-1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total accumulations between 5 and 10 inches.
- Wind: Gusts as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow could reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times.
- Impacts: Roads, bridges, and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. These conditions are expected to impact both the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 11:00 PM AKST this evening, Thursday, March 5, until 9:00 PM AKST Friday, March 6. While a period of lighter snow and wind may occur Friday afternoon, additional snow showers and a wind shift are expected Friday night. Conditions may linger into Saturday for communities along Kachemak Bay.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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