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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
347 PM AKDT Wed Oct 28 2026

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South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-
Including the cities of Noatak, Walker Lake, and Red Dog Mine
347 PM AKDT Wed Oct 28 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THURSDAY...

* 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 Thursday.

* 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 Wednesday afternoon
  into Thursday morning. Temperatures cool through tonight and into
  Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

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