There will be updates throughout the day as this massive storm effecting western Alaska continues to bring strong winds, blizzard conditions, and coastal flooding and erosion in areas.
Here is the latest this morning:
The storm's central surface pressure is now up to 956 mb and it will further climb to 968 mb by 9 pm. This means it is now in it's weakening phase. Still, wind gusts up to 75 mph are likely through the afternoon in far northwest Alaska. This includes the villages of Nome, Tin City, Wales, Point Hope, and Kivilina.
Blizzard Warnings are still in effect for areas from Hooper Bay northward to Wainwright. Snow up to one and a half feet is possible over the hills.
Coastal Flood Warnings are also in effect throughout the day from the YK Delta to the Chukchi Sea. It will be south and west facing shorelines and low lying areas near the coast around Norton Sound and Kotzebue Sound that will see the most severe erosion and flooding. Storm surges from 10 to 15 feet are likely through late afternoon in these areas.
