Winter Storm Warning for Upper Kobuk Valleys
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What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Where: Upper Kobuk Valleys. When: From 10 PM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Sunday.
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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 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys. * WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain or a mix of rain and snow in the valleys around midday Saturday.
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Winter Storm Warning issued October 21 at 3:06PM AKDT until October 25 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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Winter Storm Warning issued October 21 at 3:06PM AKDT until October 25 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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