Official alert: Winter Storm Warning for South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Noatak Valley; Upper Kobuk Valleys.

Expires: Oct 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 30 inches
in the higher terrain, including Red Dog Mine, and 3 to 6 inches
in Noatak. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Noatak Valley and South Slopes of the Western Brooks
Range.

  • WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.

NWS instructions: A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. This will make travel very
difficult or impossible.

This is a direct summary of an active National Weather Service alert. Follow the official source for updates and current instructions.