# NWS Winter Storm Warning: South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Noatak Valley

> Winter Storm Warning issued October 27 at 4:00AM AKDT until October 29 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

By PrimaryBrief newsroom · Published 2026-10-27T12:02:03.762738Z
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**Official alert:** Winter Storm Warning for South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Noatak Valley.

**Expires:** Oct 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Red Dog Mine and the South Slopes of the Western Brooks
Range.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mostly rain is expected below 800 feet. The
heaviest precipitation is expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Some rain
is possible near Red Dog Mine Tuesday. The heaviest snow is
expected Wednesday. Temperatures cool Wednesday into Thursday.

**NWS instructions:** If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

This is a direct summary of an active National Weather Service alert. Follow the official source for updates and current instructions. [1]

## Evidence cited
1. Winter Storm Warning issued October 27 at 4:00AM AKDT until October 29 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK (National Weather Service) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dcf89ab75879440c0bad39689676acf44c528022.001.1