Weather Alerts For Valdez Arpt, AK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1037 AM AKST Tue Dec 23 2025 Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy- Including the cities of McCarthy, Nelchina, Tonsina, Tolsona, Mentasta Lake, Slana, Copper Center, Paxson, 46 Mile, Gakona, Chistochina, Nebesna, Glennallen, Chitina, Mendeltna, and Kenny Lake 1037 AM AKST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold temperatures from 40 below to 50 below and wind chills as low as 60 below. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&