CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST; EASTERN BEAUFORT SE… — * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast & Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result in some power outages. Visibilities dropping to as low as 1/4 mile or less are expected at times, resulting in blizzard conditions, depending on the intensity of the falling snow & the severity of the blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East-northeast winds will increase as we progress into Tuesday & generally remain elevated through midweek. Scattered light snow showers are expected to continue during this timeframe with the blizzard conditions most likely to start along with the onset of steadier snowfall & heavier snowfall rates, which will occur from late tonight through Tuesday & last through Tuesday night.
Winter weather in Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast 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