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Brisk Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 3:19PM AKST until February 19 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. .WED...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. .WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. .THU...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. .FRI...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. .FRI NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. .SAT...NE
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 11:47AM AKST until February 19 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
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Blizzard Warning issued February 18 at 11:47AM AKST until February 19 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 11:47AM AKST until February 19 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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Blizzard Warning issued February 18 at 11:47AM AKST until February 19 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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Special Weather Statement issued February 18 at 7:45AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Periods of freezing drizzle with a trace to .05 inch accumulation of ice is expected this morning for the Pribilof Islands The freezing drizzle has developed in the low clouds ahead of a low pressure system lifting north into the Bering Sea which is expected to bring snow showers and strong northeasterly winds gusting as high as 35-45 mph. This could lead to several hours of blowing snow through this evening, with visibilities dropping below one mile during heavier showers. Snow totals will be about one inch, and conditions are forecast to improve tonight as winds diminish. Please use caution
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Special Weather Statement issued February 18 at 6:37AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

The band of snow continues through Wednesday afternoon. The heaviest snowfall will be along elevated terrain with Kaltag and Nulato expected to see 5 to 7 additional inches of snow with areas north of there seeing 3 to 6 inches. Winds will be generally 5 to 10 mph from the north or northeast with some stronger gusts possible.
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Special Weather Statement issued February 18 at 4:26AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

A low pressure system lifting north into the Bering Sea will bring snow showers and strong northeasterly winds gusting as high as 35-45 mph. This could lead to several hours of blowing snow through this evening, with visibilities dropping below one mile during heavier showers. Snow totals will be about one inch, and conditions are forecast to improve tonight as winds diminish. Please use caution while traveling.