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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
159 AM AKDT Sun Oct 25 2026

AKZ813-814-260000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-261026T0000Z/
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-
Including the cities of Walker Lake, Red Dog Mine, and Noatak
159 AM AKDT Sun Oct 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* 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 this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.

&&

$$

AKZ819-260000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-261026T0000Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including the cities of Kobuk, Shungnak, and Ambler
159 AM AKDT Sun Oct 25 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* 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 this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has changed to rain or a mix of rain and
  snow in the valley. Snow accumulations continue in the hills north
  of the Kobuk River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.

&&

$$

AJS