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National Weather Service Issues Warnings as Winter Storm Hits Alaska

The National Weather Service issued multiple winter storm warnings across Alaska on Saturday, bringing heavy snow and strong winds to several regions.

Akhil Pandey · · 2 min read
National Weather Service Issues Warnings as Winter Storm Hits Alaska

National Weather Service Issues Alerts

The National Weather Service issued multiple winter storm warnings for Alaska on Saturday, bringing severe weather conditions to several parts of the state. Forecasters caution that travel may prove difficult due to significantly impacted visibility in the affected regions.

Snow is common throughout most of the year in "The Last Frontier," particularly in high-elevation locations. However, the latest alerts call for substantial accumulations and strong winds that require immediate caution from local residents and travelers.

Alaska Winter Storm Warning Snow and Wind Totals

The latest winter storm warning originating from the NWS Fairbanks outpost encompasses the south slopes of the Western Brooks Range and the Noatak Valley, including Noatak, Walker Lake, and Red Dog Mine. This specific alert remains active through 4 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on Sunday.

Higher terrain areas, including Red Dog Mine, anticipate total snow accumulations reaching 10 to 20 inches alongside winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Meanwhile, lower-lying zones like Noatak expect roughly 3 to 6 inches of snow.

Additional Regional Forecasts

Beyond the Western Brooks Range, the NWS announced further winter storm warnings across other parts of the state:

  • Upper Kobuk Valley: Encompassing Ambler, Kobuk, and Shungnak, this alert runs through 4 p.m. Sunday with up to 8 inches of snow and 50 mph winds.
  • South Slopes of the Central Brooks Range: Active through 10 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on Monday, calling for up to 16 inches of snow and 35 mph winds.
  • Upper Koyukuk Valley: Also effective through 10 p.m. Monday, projecting up to 12 inches of snow, an ice glaze, and 30 mph winds.

Officials advise checking Weather.gov for all of the latest NWS alerts and updates.

Broader Outlook

Looking at the wider winter forecast context, snow has already appeared in a few select places around the United States outside of Alaska. Additional regions are due for their initial flakes in the coming weeks as the season progresses.

Sources: Yahoo, USA Today, FOX Weather, AOL.com.

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Frequently asked questions

Who issued the winter storm warnings?
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the warnings, including alerts from the NWS Fairbanks outpost.
What areas are affected by the Alaska winter storm warning snow?
Affected areas include the south slopes of the Western Brooks Range, the Noatak Valley, Red Dog Mine, the Upper Kobuk Valley, the south slopes of the Central Brooks Range, and the Upper Koyukuk Valley.
How much snow and wind are expected?
Higher terrain areas like Red Dog Mine anticipate 10 to 20 inches of snow with winds gusting up to 55 mph, while other regions expect anywhere from 3 to 16 inches of snow and varying wind speeds.
When do the active warnings expire?
Certain warnings run through 4 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on Sunday, while others remain in effect through 10 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on Monday.
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