Winter Storm Warning until 03:00AM Saturday 
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk Valley, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range, and Upper Kobuk Valleys.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...During the strongest wind gusts, visibility could be limited to below 1/4 mile, resulting in significant blowing and drifting snow. The strongest northeasterly wind gusts are most likely above 1000 feet.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTH SLOPES OF THE WESTERN BROOKS RANGE ... UPPER KOBUK VALLEYS ... LOWER KOYUKUK VALLEY
Instructions:
Delay travel if possible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Address/Location
Automated tests
Bettles Airport (BTT)
Bettles, AK 99726
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP AUTOMTEST followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning
