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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

1209 PM AKDT Thu Apr 11 2024



AKZ801-121200-

/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0026.240411T2300Z-240412T1200Z/

Western Arctic Coast-

Including Point Hope, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne

1209 PM AKDT Thu Apr 11 2024



...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 

  of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 

  create whiteout visibility at times.



* WHERE...Point Hope.



* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 

  visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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AKZ805-121600-

/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0033.240413T0200Z-240414T0000Z/

Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-

Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson

1209 PM AKDT Thu Apr 11 2024



...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING

THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Visibility one quarter 

  mile or less at times. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.



* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.



* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.



* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.



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