Winter Weather Advisory for Central Brooks Range
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- Central Brooks Range
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What is happening
What: Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to below one half mile with areas below one quarter mile at times. Travel will be...
What the bulletin says to do
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...South Slopes of the Central Brooks Range and Atigun Pass. * WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to below one half mile with areas below one quarter mile at times. Travel will be impacted especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will downslope on the northern side of the Brooks Range, raising temperatures above freezing and reducing snow amounts.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued October 22 at 5:49PM AKDT until October 26 at 10:00PM 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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