Winter Weather Advisory for Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains
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What is happening
What: Light freezing rain and snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to three inches with a glaze of ice. Impacts: Travel may be difficult. Where: Central Arctic Plains, and Beaufort Sea Coast. When: Until 4 PM AKDT Saturday.
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Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
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* WHAT...Light freezing rain and snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to three inches with a glaze of ice. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains, and Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial band of freezing rain is expected to impact areas around Deadhorse Friday evening with a lull Friday night. Chances return across a wider area including the Dalton Highway north of the Brooks Range and the Arctic Coast from Nuiqsut east early Saturday morning through the afternoon.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 6:54PM AKDT until October 31 at 4:00PM 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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