Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Blizzard Warning issued October 23 at 12:43PM AKDT until October 24 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to
2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could result
in power outages. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile or
less due to falling and blowing snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain early Saturday
morning.

Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
This month
162nd Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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