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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
225 PM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-
Lower Kobuk Valley-Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including Walker Lake, Noatak, Red Dog Mine, Noorvik, Selawik,
Kiana, Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
225 PM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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AKZ817-130200-
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Baldwin Peninsula-
Including Kotzebue
225 PM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occuring. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to 1 inch. Winds gusting to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will
  form.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow, blowing snow, and increasing winds
  are expected to develop about 7AM today and continue through
  noon. Conditions should gradually improve this afternoon as
  falling snow ends and visibility increases. Winds will
  diminish tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

&&

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AKZ818-130200-
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Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including Deering, Buckland, and Candle
225 PM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occuring. Total snow accumulations
  of up to one inch. Winds gusting to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility with whiteout
  conditions possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow with very low
  visibility will continue through noon. Conditions should
  gradually improve this afternoon as falling snow ends and
  visibility increases. Winds will diminish tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

&&

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AKZ828-130200-
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Lower Koyukuk Valley-
Including Huslia and Hughes
225 PM AKDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
  mph will reduce visibility to one half miles or less at times.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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