Vigie · Winter Storm Watch issued October 20 at 2:37PM AKDT until October 24 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Issued by: NWS Fairbanks AK
Start: 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC
Expected end: 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC
Message valid until: 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC
Sent: 2026-10-20 22:37 UTC
Original level: Severe
On the map: Not placed: area given as codes with no licensed shape

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* WHAT...Blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Blowing snow could reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Lower Kobuk Valley. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

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