Severe Cold Wave ● Active
Winter Storm Watch issued October 20 at 2:37PM AKDT until October 26 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK, United States of America
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* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as
high as 60 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling
and blowing snow.
* WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below
1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Interior Seward Peninsula |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-21T22:00:00-08:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Interior Seward Peninsula
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