Winter Weather Advisory 01/01/2025 04:18 for Alaska areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 3:18AM AKST until January 2 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 1, 2025 - 4:18am
Expires: 
January 1, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Blowing snow occuring. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast around Point Lay. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly winds with gusts up to 45 mph will continue through Friday.
Instruction: 
Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Western Arctic Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK