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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
239 PM AKST Fri Dec 13 2024

AKZ834-835-141600-
/O.CON.PAFG.EC.W.0001.241215T0000Z-241215T1800Z/
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
Fortymile Country-
Including the cities of The Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134,
Twelvemile Summit, The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, The
Taylor Highway north of MP 9, Eagle, The Steese Highway from MP
85 to MP 124, Eagle Summit, Livengood, Chicken, and Circle Hot
Springs
239 PM AKST Fri Dec 13 2024

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 9 AM
AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold with wind chills as low as 60 below
  expected.

* WHERE...Fortymile Country and White Mountains and High Terrain
  South of the Yukon River.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside. If traveling, be prepared with extra gear to remain warm
and hydrated.

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