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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
227 AM AKDT Fri Oct 23 2026

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South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-
Including the cities of Iniakuk Lake, Chandalar DOT Camp, the
Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232, Wiseman, and Coldfoot
227 AM AKDT Fri Oct 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10
PM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 to
  16 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...South Slopes of the Central Brooks Range.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will come in two waves. The first
  will be on Saturday morning into Sunday morning with accumulations
  around 4 to 8 inches. There will be a break with lighter snow
  Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Heavier snow returns Monday
  morning and continues into the evening with an additional 4 to 8
  inches of snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1
for the latest road conditions.

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AKZ831-240000-
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Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including the cities of Evansville, Alatna, Bettles, and Allakaket
227 AM AKDT Fri Oct 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO
10 PM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9
  inches and a glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will come in two waves. Snow is more
  likely Saturday morning into Sunday morning with 3 to 6 inches
  expected. There will be a break with lighter snow Sunday afternoon
  and night. On Monday, snow is likely in the morning with 1 to 3
  inches expected but rain becomes more likely in the afternoon as
  warmer temperatures intrude and this will limit snowfall totals.
  Any rain will act as freezing rain and accrete on surfaces below
  freezing. This could make for slick conditions early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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GFS