Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/25/2026 16:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 3:09PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires: 
July 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
An Arctic cold front is expected to move southeast from the Chukchi Sea Saturday night into Sunday. Starting off, most of the precipitation will be rain and then transition to snow early Sunday morning. During this transition, there is a slight chance for sleet and/or freezing drizzle to fall along the eastern Arctic Coast. Snow accumulations of 2-6" is possible in the Brooks Range with less than an inch expected for most of the Eastern Arctic Coast. Periods of freezing drizzle are possible as the snow diminishes Sunday afternoon and evening.
Area Description: 
Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains; Romanzof Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov