Winter Weather Advisory for Central Brooks Range
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What you need to know
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- Central Brooks Range
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What is happening
What: Snow, blowing snow, and periods of wintry mix expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Ice accumulations of a trace to 0.05 inches possible. Wind gusts up to 30 mph possible. Blowing snow could reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. Impacts: Travel could be difficult. Where:...
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, blowing snow, and periods of wintry mix expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Ice accumulations of a trace to 0.05 inches possible. Wind gusts up to 30 mph possible. Blowing snow could reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Central Brooks Range. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected near Atigun Pass. Elsewhere snow is initially expected above 2500 feet which will turn to rain as snow levels rise to near 4000 feet Friday. What snow does fall is expected to be wet and have difficulty blowing. Blowing snow is most likely above 4000 feet.
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- Alert
Winter Weather Advisory issued August 27 at 11:13AM AKDT until August 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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