Winter Storm Warning for South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Noatak Valley
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What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Where: Red Dog Mine and the South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range. When: From 10 AM this morning to 4...
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If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Red Dog Mine and the South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mostly rain is expected below 800 feet. The heaviest precipitation is expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Some rain is possible near Red Dog Mine Tuesday. The heaviest snow is expected Wednesday. Temperatures cool Wednesday into Thursday.
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Winter Storm Warning issued October 27 at 4:00AM AKDT until October 29 at 4:00PM 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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