Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 30 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Periods of snow continue through Friday night before gradually
drying on Saturday. Between Wednesday and Friday, snowfall totals
will range from 2 to 4 inches. Isolated locations under any
persistent heavier snow may see up to 6 inches.
Winds will be strongest today near Utqiagvik (Barrow) then weaken
tomorrow, but strongest Thursday night into Friday from Nuiqsut
to Kaktovik. Wind gusts will be up to 30 mph which may result in
areas of blowing/drifting snow, lowering visibility at times.
Area Description:
Northern Arctic Coast; Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov