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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
400 AM AKDT Tue Oct 27 2026

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South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-
Including the cities of Red Dog Mine, Noatak, and Walker Lake
400 AM AKDT Tue Oct 27 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Red Dog Mine and the South Slopes of the Western Brooks
  Range.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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. The
  heaviest precipitation is expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Some rain
  is possible near Red Dog Mine Tuesday. The heaviest snow is
  expected Wednesday. Temperatures cool Wednesday 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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AJS