Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories Issued by NWS
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
231 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024
AKZ805-190600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240319T0600Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
231 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of
up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility is expected to drop as snow
moves in.
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.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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AKZ802-803-190600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-240319T0600Z/
Northwest Arctic Coast-Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, and Utqiagvik
231 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Reduced
visibility with blowing snow to one half miles or less at times
expected.
* WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast and Northern Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10
minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility is expected to drop as snow
moves in.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.
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AKZ804-190600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-240319T0600Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk,
and the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
231 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Reduced
visibility with blowing snow to one half miles or less at times
expected.
* WHERE...Prudhoe Bay.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10
minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility is expected to drop as snow
moves in.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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