Værmelding for Gambell Volunteer Fire Department

Blizzard Warning issued February 17 at 3:07PM AKST until February 19 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulationsof up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.Visibilities to 1/4 mile at times in blowing snow.* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reducevisibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as littleas 10 minutes.A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions areexpected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong windsand poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteoutconditions, making travel extremely difficult.

National Weather Service