Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
083 WWAK41 PAFG 181204 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 404 AM AKDT Fri Oct 18 2024 AKZ805-190600- /O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0032.000000T0000Z-241019T0600Z/ Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson 404 AM AKDT Fri Oct 18 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility will be reduced to whiteout at times. * WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to whiteout at times. Significant drifting of snow is possible. Travel will be very difficult. 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. && $$ JRA