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Western Arctic Coast blizzard warning

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A blizzard warning is in effect for Alaska’s Western Arctic Coast from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning, with gusts up to 65 mph, as much as three inches of snow and visibility potentially below one-quarter mile. Travel may become very difficult; the warning’s expiration or cancellation and the conditions through Saturday morning remain open.

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  1. Update 1Western Arctic Coast blizzard warning urges emergency-only travel

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    Western Arctic Coast blizzard warning urges emergency-only travel

    The warning names Cape Lisburne, Point Lay and Point Hope. Forecast gusts of 65 mph and sharply reduced visibility—not just snowfall—drive the emergency-only travel advice.

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  1. Opened1 report

Who's involved

Organizations

  • National Weather ServiceU.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration1 report

Places

  • Cape LisburneCape Lisburne, North Slope Borough, AK, United States of America1 report
  • Point HopePoint Hope, AK, United States of America1 report
  • Point LayPoint Lay, AK, United States of America1 report

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