Full Notification

* WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting 25 to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough, Central Interior and Alaska Range Passes.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. 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 evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: UPPER CHENA RIVER VALLEY ... TANANA FLATS ... EIELSON AFB AND SALCHA ... GOLDSTREAM VALLEY AND NENANA HILLS ... CHATANIKA RIVER VALLEY ... TWO RIVERS ... FAIRBANKS METRO AREA ... NENANA ... NORTHERN DENALI BOROUGH ... SOUTHERN DENALI BOROUGH ... EASTERN ALASKA RANGE NORTH OF TRIMS CAMP ... EASTERN ALASKA RANGE SOUTH OF TRIMS CAMP

Instructions:

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.