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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1007 AM AKST Fri Feb 21 2025

AKZ801-221500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-250224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0016.250221T1907Z-250224T0300Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Point Hope, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
1007 AM AKST Fri Feb 21 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
  Visibility one quarter mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 10 minutes.


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.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

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AKZ802-221500-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0040.250221T1907Z-250224T0300Z/
Northwest Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright and Atqasuk
1007 AM AKST Fri Feb 21 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. Visibility
  one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 10 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$