Winter Storm Warnings Issued for Parts of Alaska with Heavy Snow and High Winds

The National Weather Service (NWS) Fairbanks has issued winter storm warnings for areas of Alaska, including the south slopes of the Western Brooks Range and the Noatak Valley, where up to 20 inches of snow and wind gusts as high as 55 mph are expected. Another warning covers the south slopes of the Central Brooks Range and the Dalton Highway, forecasting 8 to 16 inches of snow and gusts up to 35 mph. Travel is advised only for emergencies due to significantly reduced visibility.