Russian Mission, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard Conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Lower Yukon River,
and Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly winds ramp up early Tuesday morning
ahead of snow building in throughout the day from the south. Areas
most vulnerable to easterly winds are most likely to see prolonged
blizzard conditions with falling snow. Winds shift northerly and
weaken throughout the day Wednesday, but continuous snowfall will
keep travel difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only.

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