Extreme Cold Wave ● Active

Blizzard Warning issued October 23 at 12:43PM AKDT until October 23 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK, United States of America

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* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to
2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below
a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds
could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow will produce blizzard
conditions briefly Friday before snow changes to rain. Strong winds
are expected to persist through Friday night after snow becomes
rain.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionEastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-23T19:00:00-08:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills

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