SOUTH SLOPES OF THE WESTERN BROOKS RANGE; NOATA… — * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Red Dog Mine and the South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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. The heaviest precipitation is expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Some rain is possible near Red Dog Mine Tuesday. The heaviest snow is expected Wednesday. Temperatures cool Wednesday into Thursday.
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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS