Winter Storm Warning: South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Noatak Valley

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Winter Storm Warning — South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Noatak Valley
Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
12 inches near Red Dog Mine and 12 to 18 inches in the Western
Brooks Range. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Red Dog Mine and the South Slopes of the Western Brooks
Range.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mostly rain is expected below 800 feet,
including Noatak. The heaviest snow is expected Wednesday afternoon
into Thursday morning. Temperatures cool through tonight and into
Thursday.

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