A winter storm warning remains in effect for the southern Seward Peninsula coast and the interior Seward Peninsula until 3 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
The storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall with accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Wind gusts up to 40 mph could reduce visibility to half a mile or less at times, creating hazardous travel conditions.
The warning went into effect early Friday morning and will continue through Saturday afternoon. Snowfall is forecast to mix with or transition into light rain or drizzle by Saturday night, which could further complicate travel.
Nome Public Schools preemptively closed schools Friday. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm, as roads may become difficult or impossible to navigate.
