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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1203 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 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
1203 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 to 14
  inches for areas of elevation. Winds occasionally gusting as high
  as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday.

* 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 with
you in case of an emergency.

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