Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 3 am to 3 pm Akst Tuesday.
A Winter Storm Warning for snow remains in effect from 3 am to 3 pm Akst Tuesday.
- Timing: snow will begin late Monday night, but accumulate slowly at first. Greatest snowfall rates will occur Tuesday morning then become lighter through the evening.
- Snow: accumulation of 4 to 10 inches with heaviest amounts over Admiralty Island.
- Impacts: travel will be difficult and visibilities will be reduced in moderate to heavy snow.
Recommended actions
A
warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent.
This storm could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will
be updated by 8 pm Akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant.
Excerpted from ready.gov
Before:
Before winter approaches, add the following supplies to your emergency kit:
Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow. Overexertion can bring on a
heart attack - a major cause of death in the winter. If you must shovel
snow, stretch before going outside.
Keep dry. Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body
heat. Wet clothing loses all of its insulating value and transmits heat
rapidly.
Watch for signs of frostbite. These include loss of feeling and
white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear
lobes, and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical
help immediately.
Conserve fuel, if necessary, by keeping your residence cooler than normal. Temporarily close off heat to some rooms.
- Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt ice on walkways. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency for a complete list of recommended products.
- Sand to improve traction.
- Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment.
- Sufficient heating fuel. You may become isolated in your home and regular fuel sources may be cut off. Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.
- Adequate clothing and blankets to keep you warm.
What is a Winter Storm Warning?
WatchWarning
A
winter weather event including 1) snow, ice, or sleet meeting or
exceeding locally defined 12 and/or 24 hour warning criteria; or 2) a
combination of snow, ice, or sleet and blowing snow with at least one of
the precipitation elements meeting or exceeding locally defined 12
and/or 24 hour warning criteria. Source: nws.noaa.gov |
| The front coming in over Douglas Island |
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