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Winter Storm Watch, Winter Weather Advisory

... Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 3 PM akst
Thursday...
... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Thursday evening through
Friday afternoon...

The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm
Watch... which is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday
afternoon. The Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until
3 PM akst Thursday.

Northeast wind to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph... combined
with cold temperatures over the region... will produce wind chill
temperatures as low as 50 below zero through early Thursday
afternoon. Areas of blowing snow will lower visibility below 2
miles at times... with areas of drifting snow along The Klondike
Highway.

Later on... snow will move into the area by early Thursday evening and
continue through Friday afternoon. Snowfall of 1 foot or more is
likely by late Friday afternoon.

The Winter Weather Advisory means that cold wind chills... and
blowing snow... will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.

Exposed skin in the advisory area can become frostbitten in
10 minutes. If you must be outdoors... be sure to cover all
exposed skin.

Travel is discouraged unless it is an absolute emergency.

A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of
winter storm conditions in and close to the watch area.

Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should
begin now.

This statement will be updated by 9 PM akst this evening or sooner if
conditions warrant.