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Extreme Cold Watch Issued for Alaska's Klondike Highway

12/7/2025

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The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold watch for Alaska's Klondike Highway region.
Temperatures could drop to -40°F, with wind chills and gusts up to 60 mph.
The advisory runs from Sunday at 3 p.m. local time to Monday at 3 p.m.
A 2024 study documented rising cold-related deaths and urged greater access to warming centers.
Residents are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local forecasts.

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The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold watch for Alaska's Klondike Highway region.
Temperatures could drop to -40°F, with wind chills and gusts up to 60 mph.
The advisory runs from Sunday at 3 p.m. local time to Monday at 3 p.m.
A 2024 study documented rising cold-related deaths and urged greater access to warming centers.
Residents are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local forecasts.