Russian Mission, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 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...From 3 AM Tuesday to 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 will 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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