Blizzard Warning for Western Arctic Coast
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- Western Arctic Coast
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What is happening
What: Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility below one quarter mile. Very strong winds could result in power outages. Where: Western Arctic Coast....
What the bulletin says to do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility below one quarter mile. Very strong winds could result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain Saturday morning. Strongest wind gusts will be Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning, weakening slowly in the afternoon.
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Blizzard Warning issued October 22 at 5:49PM AKDT until October 24 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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Blizzard Warning issued October 22 at 2:51PM AKDT until October 24 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Fairbanks AK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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