Winter Weather Advisory 12/16/2024 13:46 for Alaska areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 16 at 12:46PM AKST until December 16 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 16, 2024 - 1:46pm
Expires: 
December 16, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will create blowing and drifting snow with visibility to 1/2 mile expected at times. * WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak during the day today.
Instruction: 
Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK