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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 9 at 1:07PM AKST until January 11 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Visibility one half mile at times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast and Lower Yukon River. * WHEN...From noon Friday to noon AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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High Wind Watch issued January 9 at 11:52AM AKST until January 13 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong
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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 2:49PM AKST until January 9 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Recent heavy snow across the region will combine with gusty winds Thursday to produce blowing snow and low visibilities to 1/2 mile or less along portions of the Dalton Highway. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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 January 7 at 1:40PM AKST until January 7 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Falling snow combined with strong north winds gusting up to 60 mph is resulting in blizzard conditions with visibility down to 1/4 mile. * WHERE...Central Brooks Range. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous travel conditions and dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero causing frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is resulting in large snow drifts. Alaska DOT has reported multiple tractor trailers stuck along the Dalton Highway at Atigun Pass.
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Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 2:48PM AKST until January 8 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow, and mixed precipitation expected. Light rain at times may mix in this evening which may contribute to slick roads. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Denali Borough and Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.