WWAK82 PAFC 180135
SPSALU

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
435 PM AKST Sun Nov 17 2024

AKZ152-161-181500-
Lower Kuskokwim Valley-Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of Aniak, Sleetmute, King Salmon, 
Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point
435 PM AKST Sun Nov 17 2024

...WIDESPREAD CONDITIONS OF BELOW ZERO TEMPERATURES TONIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY AND 
NORTHERN INTERIOR PORTIONS OF BRISTOL BAY...

An arctic low is quickly diving southward towards SW Alaska, 
carrying cold and dry air behind as it moves towards the Gulf. 
Temperatures will drop below zero tonight along the Lower 
Kuskokwim Valley and northern interior portions of Bristol Bay, 
as far south as Koliganek and Port Alsworth, with apparent 
temperatures ranging from -20 to -30 degrees. Temperatures will 
warm slightly during the day Monday before dropping further Monday
night. Lows could range from -5 to -15, with apparent 
temperatures dropping as low as -35. Three of the main factors 
that will determine how low temperatures get will be winds/gusts, 
sky coverage, and the influence of the Bering ridge moving into 
the area. There is still low confidence in how each of these 
factors will influence the setup over SW Alaska. Please continue 
to follow the forecast for additional updates as this system 
progresses.

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