Winter Weather Advisory 12/23/2024 14:55 for Alaska areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 1:55PM AKST until December 24 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 23, 2024 - 2:55pm
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Significant blowing and drifting of snow is likely. Expect whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range and Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range; Dalton Highway Summits
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK