Remote villages and critical infrastructure, such as the Dalton Highway and Red Dog Mine, are expected to face significant challenges. Blowing snow and freezing rain could disrupt transportation, including flights to isolated communities, leaving them cut off from essential supplies. The storm's strong winds and heavy snowfall may also create hazardous driving conditions, particularly on the Dalton Highway, a key route to the North Slope oil fields. Residents in affected areas are advised to prepare for potential power outages and limited access to resources.