Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued January 7 at 1:40PM AKST until January 7 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 2:40pm
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 10:00pm
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Central Brooks Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK