NWS / NOAA weather: Blizzard Warning issued October 23 at 2:56AM AKDT until October 23 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to
2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below
a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds
could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow will produce blizzard
conditions briefly Friday before snow changes to rain. Strong winds
are expected to persist through Friday night after snow becomes
rain.

Severity

Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme

This month

158th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days