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Blizzard Warning

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Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Extreme
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph through Friday, then 60 mph Saturday into Sunday.
* WHERE...Central and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Sunday.
* 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...We are expecting a lull in snowfall beginning Friday afternoon through Saturday evening before snowfall chances increase Saturday night into Sunday morning. With the lull in snow and winds, expect higher visibilities. Winds will increase thereafter and be strongest on Saturday afternoon into Sunday with gusts as high as 60 mph possible, with blizzard conditions returning.

Instructions

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
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