moderate · expected · observed
Special Weather Statement
Northern Arctic Coast; Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
Issued Oct 1, 2:40 PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK · in effect until Oct 2, 7:00 AM AKDT
Official text
Special Weather Statement issued October 1 at 2:40PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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.