Prudhoe Bay, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and periods of blizzard conditions expected.
Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds
could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central Arctic Plains, Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Central
Brooks Range, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and Romanzof Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow begins Saturday afternoon with southerly
winds. Winds shift southwesterly and strengthen Sunday morning.
Winds shift westerly and further strengthen Sunday night into
Monday. Periods of blizzard conditions become more likely Monday
along the coast east of Prudhoe Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5
1 1 for the latest road conditions.

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