Special Weather Statement for Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Brooks Range; Romanzof Mountains
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What: Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 2000 feet and 1 to 3 inches below 2000 feet, with higher amounts above pass level. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph over Atigun Pass Tuesday night. Impacts: Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could...
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Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
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* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 2000 feet and 1 to 3 inches below 2000 feet, with higher amounts above pass level. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph over Atigun Pass Tuesday night. * WHERE...Central/Eastern Brooks Range and Eastern Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Tuesday September 1st through Wednesday September 2nd. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of fronts working across the North Slope will support moderate snow accumulations in this region. Precipitation will remain predominantly snow in the Brooks Range, with a rain/snow mix along the Eastern Arctic Coast on Tuesday transitioning to all snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.
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Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 2:30AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Fairbanks AK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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