Cantwell, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
Dangerous wind chills as low as 55 below expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp and Southern
Denali Borough along the Parks Highway near Cantwell.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in
as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. Blowing snow may reduce
visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. This will be a
prolonged period of very cold conditions.

Additional Details: Northerly winds increase peak Saturday then
shift more northeasterly and decrease Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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