The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for parts of California and Alaska, with up to 22 inches of snow possible. Lower winter weather advisories are also in place for seven other states as a storm sweeps across the country. The NWS warns that travel will be difficult and potentially dangerous throughout the weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for parts of California and Alaska , where up to 22 inches of snow could be recorded in some areas.Lower winter weather advisory notes are also in place for seven other states as a wave of inclement weather sweeps across central and eastern parts of the country.Why It MattersAccording to the NWS, the wintry conditions will make travel difficult and potentially dangerous for parts of the U.S. throughout the weekend.
Warnings for Alaska are also in place for the middle and lower Yukon Valley, Innoko Valley, Noatak Valley, Western Arctic Coast, Koyukuk Valley, central interior and White Mountains. Some of these warnings extend until Monday.NWS winter weather advisory notices are in place for parts of North Dakota, New York, Michigan, Montana, Colorado, Utah and Nevada, along with some other areas in California and Alaska.
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