CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST; CENTRAL ARCTIC PLAI… — * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional accumulations between 2 to 4 inches expected. Up to 6 inches possible where heavy snow sets up.
* WHERE...Central Arctic Plains and Central Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until midnight AKDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow area of moderate to heavy snow will move towards Deadhorse and Nuiqsut this afternoon. Where this snow sets up will bring a period of moderate to heavy snow. Some spots along the Dalton Highway and near Deadhorse/Nuiqsut may see up to 6 inches of snow between 12 PM and midnight.
Winter weather in Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS