Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 1 at 2:40PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
Periods of snow continue through Friday night before gradually
drying on Saturday. An additional 1 to 2 inches of
snowfall is still possible with overall storm total snowfall
ranging from 2 to 4 inches. Isolated locations under any
persistent heavier snow may see up to 6 inches total.
Winds will be 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