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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

938 PM AKST Thu Dec 11 2025



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Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-

Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock

938 PM AKST Thu Dec 11 2025



...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...



The threat has ended.



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South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-Lower

Kobuk Valley-Upper Kobuk Valleys-

Including the cities of Selawik, Noatak, Shungnak, Kiana, Red Dog

Mine, Noorvik, Kobuk, Ambler, and Walker Lake

938 PM AKST Thu Dec 11 2025



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. 

  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.



* WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, South Slopes of the 

  Western Brooks Range, and Upper Kobuk Valleys.



* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST Friday.



* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 

  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make 

  travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on 

  slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could 

  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 

  impact the Friday morning commute.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 

your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 

the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.



Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use 

extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.



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