Winter Weather Advisory

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 707 PM AKDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM AKDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility one half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Noatak Valley. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts will form. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief blizzard conditions could occur, especially near Red Dog Mine. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.