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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
954 AM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

AKZ820-821-121900-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240412T1800Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
954 AM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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AKZ823-122100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240412T2100Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock,
Pilgrim Springs, and Taylor
954 AM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility occuring.
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile
  or less at times.

* WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility with whiteout
  conditions possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. This will make travel very
difficult or impossible.

&&

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AKZ817-130100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240413T0100Z/
Baldwin Peninsula-
Including Kotzebue
954 AM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will
  form.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow, blowing snow, and increasing winds
  are expected to develop about 7AM today and continue through
  noon. Conditions should gradually improve this afternoon as
  falling snow ends and visibility increases. Winds will
  diminish tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

&&

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AKZ818-130100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240413T0100Z/
Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including Deering, Buckland, and Candle
954 AM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occuring. Total snow accumulations
  of up to one inch. Winds gusting to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility with whiteout
  conditions possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow with very low
  visibility will continue through noon. Conditions should
  gradually improve this afternoon as falling snow ends and
  visibility increases. Winds will diminish tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

&&

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AKZ813-814-816-819-130000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-
Lower Kobuk Valley-Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including Walker Lake, Noatak, Red Dog Mine, Noorvik, Selawik,
Kiana, Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
954 AM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility will be reduced to one
  half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. This will make travel very
difficult or impossible.

&&

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AKZ815-122000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-240412T2000Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
954 AM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility one half mile or less at
  times. Additional snow accumulation 1 inch.

* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

* WHEN...Until noon AKDT today.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow, blowing snow will continue through
  noon. Conditions should gradually improve this afternoon as
  falling snow ends and visibility increases. Winds will
  diminish this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

&&

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AKZ828-130000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Lower Koyukuk Valley-
Including Huslia and Hughes
954 AM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph
  will reduce visibility to one half miles or less at times.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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