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Winter Storm Warning
ActiveSouth Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Noatak Valley
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* 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.
Instructions
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Data from the National Weather Service
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