Special Weather Statement 12/21/2024 17:36 for Alaska areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 21 at 4:36PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 21, 2024 - 5:36pm
Expires: 
December 22, 2024 - 8:15am
Description: 
Heavy snow is expected to develop across the Northern Interior Monday morning and continue through Thursday. Around the Fairbanks metro area expecting 1 to 3 inches of snowfall. However, north and west of Fairbanks towards Tanana, Bettles and the Dalton Highway, expect periods of heavy snow and snowfall totals over the 4 day stretch around 6 to 10 inches in some spots. There could be areas of blowing snow and low visibility along the Dalton Highway on Monday due to gusty winds.
Area Description: 
South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range; South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range; Upper Koyukuk Valley; Dalton Highway Summits; Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Central Interior
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK