KIVALINA AND RED DOG DOCK; LOWER KOBUK VALLEY;… — * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, and Northern Seward Peninsula.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
* 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...Snow and gusty winds will produce blizzard conditions Friday. As south winds continue and temperatures warm, snow will transition to rain potentially as early as Friday evening. Strongest wind gusts will be Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning.
Winter weather in Kivalina and Red Dog Dock; Lower Kobuk Valley; Baldwin Peninsula; Northern Seward Peninsula 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS