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Friday January 16th, 2026 :: 01:40 p.m. AKST

Alert

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
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Bettles Airport (BTT)
Bettles, AK 99726

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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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

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