Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Winter Storm Warning issued October 27 at 4:00AM AKDT until October 29 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Red Dog Mine and the South Slopes of the Western Brooks
Range.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mostly rain is expected below 800 feet. The
heaviest precipitation is expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Some rain
is possible near Red Dog Mine Tuesday. The heaviest snow is
expected Wednesday. Temperatures cool Wednesday into Thursday.

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
2041st Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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