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Winter Weather Advisory, Alaska

Moderate

3 to 6 inches of snow, gusts up to 55 mph. Travel could be very difficult.

Starts Saturday, 4 in the morning. Updated 13 hours ago.

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Places in this advisory

How much

Snow across the area
3 to 6 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 55 mph Blowing snow on open roads

When to drive

  • Avoid

    Saturday, 4 in the morning to 10 in the morning

    The heaviest snow falls in the dark, with gusts up to 38 mph.

  • Better

    Saturday, 10 in the morning to 5:30 in the evening

    The snow is ending and it's still light. Roads may stay icy.

Map

Map of Alaska with this advisory The Winter Weather Advisory covers Anaktuvuk Pass. Also shown: Winter Storm Warning. Anaktuvuk PassALASKA25 mi Anaktuvuk PassALASKA50 mi Anaktuvuk PassALASKA50 mi Anaktuvuk PassALASKA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Where
South Slopes of the Central Brooks Range and Atigun Pass.
When
From 4 in the morning Saturday to 10 at night Monday.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to below one half mile with areas below one quarter mile at times. Travel will be impacted especially for high-profile vehicles.
Additional details
Winds will downslope on the northern side of the Brooks Range, raising temperatures above freezing and reducing snow amounts.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. 13 hours ago
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. 23 hours ago
  3. Winter Weather Advisory issued for Saturday overnight through Monday night. 1 day ago