Weather Alerts for Western Arctic CoastIssued by the National Weather Service |
BLIZZARD WARNING | ||
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST | ||
Areas Affected: Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast |
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Effective: Mon, 3/18 2:31pm | Updated: Mon, 3/18 6:40pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Mon, 3/18 10:00pm | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility is expected to drop as snow moves in. Information: A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely difficult. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY | ||
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST | ||
Areas Affected: Northwest Arctic Coast - Northern Arctic Coast |
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Effective: Mon, 3/18 2:31pm | Updated: Mon, 3/18 6:40pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Mon, 3/18 10:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Reduced visibility with blowing snow to one half miles or less at times expected. * WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast and Northern Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility is expected to drop as snow moves in. Information: Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. |
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY | ||
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST | ||
Areas Affected: Central Beaufort Sea Coast |
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Effective: Mon, 3/18 2:31pm | Updated: Mon, 3/18 6:40pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Mon, 3/18 10:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Reduced visibility with blowing snow to one half miles or less at times expected. * WHERE...Prudhoe Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility is expected to drop as snow moves in. Information: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |