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Winter Storm Watch issued November 17 at 1:48AM AKST until November 20 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of1 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible.Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Baldwin Peninsula,Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.* WHEN...From late Monday night through Wednesday afternoon.* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowingsnow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds couldcause extensive damage and power lines. The cold wind chillsas low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skinin as little as 30 minutes.A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is apotential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds andextremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditionsand make travel very difficult.

National Weather Service