Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Winter Storm Warning issued October 22 at 8:41PM AKDT until October 25 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and
20 inches in the terrain. 3 to 6 inches in Noatak. Winds gusting as
high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Noatak Valley and South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may mix with, or changeover to rain
Saturday afternoon/evening, then back to snow Saturday night.

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
25th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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