Forecast and Conditions for Shaktoolik, Alaska

Updated: 6:16 PM AKST on November 08, 2009
Observed at Koyuk, Alaska
Temperature 10 °F
Windchill 2 °F
Humidity 85%
Dew Point 7 °F
Wind NNE at 5 mph
Pressure 29.69 in (Steady)
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 3500 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 12 °F
Yesterday's Minimum -0 °F
Normal high 19 °F
Normal low 11 °F
Record high 37 °F (2003)
Record low -2 °F (1999)
Sunrise09:52 AM (AKST)
Sunset04:58 PM (AKST)
Moon Rise11:06 PM (AKST)
Moon Set03:47 PM (AKST)
Moon Phase
Winter Storm Watch
Statement as of 3:49 PM AKST on November 8, 2009


... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Monday morning
through late Monday night...

A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Monday morning
through late Monday night.

A storm in the Gulf of Anadyr will move to eastern Norton Sound
Monday afternoon and then move inland. This could bring heavy
snow... strong winds and local blizzard conditions to the eastern
Norton Sound and Nulato Hills from early Monday through through
late Monday night. Up to 6 inches of snow is possible.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Watch means that there is a potential for
hazardous winter weather that may impact travel or outdoor
activity.





High Surf Advisory
Statement as of 2:49 PM AKST on November 8, 2009


... High surf advisory in effect from 6 PM Monday to 6 am akst
Tuesday...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a high surf
advisory... which is in effect from 6 PM Monday to 6 am akst
Tuesday.

A storm now developing in the northern Bering Sea will move to
eastern Norton Sound on Monday and then move inland Monday night.
This is expected to bring strong west winds and heavy surf to the
eastern Norton Sound coast starting Monday evening and continuing
through Monday night.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high surf advisory means that localized beach erosion is
expected. Precautions should be taken to protect property.





Forecast as of 3:26 PM AKST on November 8, 2009

Winter Storm Watch in effect from Monday morning through late Monday night...
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Flurries in the evening...a chance of snow after midnight. Lows zero to 10 above. East winds increasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight.
Monday
Heavy snow. Blowing snow. Areas of low visibility. Snow accumulation 4 inches. Highs 20 to 30. East winds 30 mph becoming southwest 25 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Heavy snow and blowing snow diminishing in the evening. Areas of low visibility in the evening. Storm total snow accumulation 6 inches. Lows 5 to 20. Southwest winds 30 mph decreasing to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Blowing snow. Highs 25 to 30. East winds 15 mph increasing to southeast 35 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Blowing snow. Lows near 25. Southwest winds to 45 mph.
Veterans Day
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 30.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 20.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. Highs near 25.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows near 20.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Highs near 25.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Highs near 20.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows near 20.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Highs near 25.
Temperature Probability of Precipitation
Place Tonight Monday Monday Night Tuesday Tonight Monday Monday Night Tuesday
Unalakleet 10 25 14 27 50 90 80 60
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