Official alert: Blizzard Warning for Western Arctic Coast.

Expires: Oct 24, 2026 at 03:00 PM UTC.

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to
three inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

  • WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.
  • WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility below one quarter mile. Very
strong winds could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain Saturday morning.
Strongest wind gusts will be Friday afternoon into early Saturday
morning, weakening slowly in the afternoon.

NWS instructions: Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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