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Blizzard Warning

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Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast

Status In Progress Started 25 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Extreme
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Central and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Snow and blowing snow could reduce visibility below one half mile at times. Periods of blizzard conditions will be intermittently possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest on Saturday with gusts as high as 60 mph possible. Blizzard conditions may continue through the weekend.

Instructions

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This could lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.
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