Moderate Cold Wave ● Active

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 23 at 12:44PM AKDT until October 26 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK, United States of America

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* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
3 to 6 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Slopes of the Central Brooks Range and Atigun Pass.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility to below one half mile with
areas below one quarter mile at times. Travel will be impacted
especially for high-profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will downslope on the northern side of
the Brooks Range, raising temperatures above freezing and reducing
snow amounts.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCentral Brooks Range
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-24T07:00:00-08:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Central Brooks Range

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