Winter Storm Warning issued October 29 at 5:58AM AKDT until October 29 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
12 inches near Red Dog Mine and 12 to 18 inches in the Western
Brooks Range. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Red Dog Mine and the South Slopes of the Western Brooks
Range.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM Akdt this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mostly rain is expected below 800 feet,
including Noatak. The heaviest snow is expected into Thursday
morning. Temperatures continue to cool through Thursday morning.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.
- This month
- 1987th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source:
NWS / NOAA weather