BLIZZARD UPDATE


Thursday, January 25 2007
Unalaska, AK – A travel advisory is still in effect for Unalaska on account of last night's blizzard, which has continued through this morning. A total of 9.3 inches of snow have fallen in the last 24 hours, according to the weather station at the Unalaska Airport, and winds have gusted as high as 62 miles per hour this morning.
The Unalaska Department of Public Safety is maintaining its category 2 travel advisory today, which means you shouldn't travel unless absolutely necessary. Two avalanches have been reported this morning, although both have been cleared from the roads. The National Weather Service has extended its blizzard warning until 6 p.m. this evening.
The Iliuliuk Health Clinic is open today, although its operating on a skeleton crew and all appointments for the day have been cleared. The clinic is still providing health services, however, although patients can expect a longer wait than usual.
Most city services are closed today on account of the weather. The Unalaska Court is also closed. The hearings in the calendar call that was scheduled today will still take place, however. The hearings will be held by telephone via the Anchorage Court. Defendants are being asked to call in toll-free at 1 866-231-8327. You will be asked to enter a conference code, which is 907-581-1379.