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weather NWS severe South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Noatak Valley October 20, 2026 at 10:37 PM

Winter Storm Watch

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Noatak Valley and South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

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

Winter weather in South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Noatak Valley makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.

Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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