Winter Weather Advisory for Dalton Highway Summits; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River
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What: Snow and gusty winds expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts above pass level. Winds gusting up to around 30 to 40 mph. Impacts: Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could reduce visibility below one half mile at times. Where:...
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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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* WHAT...Snow and gusty winds expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts above pass level. Winds gusting up to around 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Dalton, Elliott, and Steese Highway Summits, White Mountains, and Higher Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could reduce visibility below one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of fronts will lift north over the Interior Thursday into Friday, with the strongest winds expected Thursday into Thursday night. Winds will lessen on Friday as snow chances persist.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued October 15 at 3:05AM AKDT until October 17 at 10:00AM 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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