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Winter Storm Watch, Alaska

Severe

5 to 10 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 35 mph. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Sunday, January 4, 9:16 in the morning.

Replaced by the Blizzard Warning on Sunday, January 4, 9:16 in the morning.

Issued
Expires

Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
5 to 10 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 35 mph

Map

Map of Alaska with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Hooper Bay, Chevak, Emmonak. Also shown: Winter Storm Watch. Hooper BayEmmonakALASKA100 mi Hooper BayEmmonakALASKA100 mi Hooper BayEmmonakALASKA100 mi Hooper BayEmmonakALASKA200 mi
  • This watch
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Where
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.
When
From Sunday evening through late Monday night.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Updates

  1. Winter Storm Watch issued for Sunday night through Tuesday overnight. January 3, 2026