NWS / NOAA weather: Blizzard Warning issued October 23 at 12:44PM AKDT until October 24 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to
three inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility below one quarter mile. Very
strong winds could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain Saturday morning.
Strongest wind gusts will be Friday afternoon into early Saturday
morning, weakening slowly in the afternoon.

Severity

Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme

This month

162nd Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days