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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1141 AM AKDT Sat Oct 24 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
1141 AM AKDT Sat Oct 24 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches in
  the higher terrain, including Red Dog Mine, and 3 to 6 inches in
  Noatak. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Noatak Valley and South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

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

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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Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including the cities of Ambler, Kobuk, and Shungnak
1141 AM AKDT Sat Oct 24 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

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

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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