Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Kivalina Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Kivalina, AK ∙ Kivalina Airport, AK ∙ Cape Krusenstern National Monument, AK ∙ Cape Seppings, AK ∙ Krusenstern Lagoon, AK

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 345 AM AKDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow, blowing snow, and blizzard conditions possible at times. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Visibility less than one half mile at times. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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