NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST; CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COA… — * WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and a glaze of ice. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Total ice accumulations between a trace and 0.05". Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and Northern Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. A Trace to 0.05" of ice will make untreated surfaces slick. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility below one half mile. Localized blizzard conditions will be possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mixed in with the snow will be patches of freezing drizzle which may result in a glaze of ice. Strongest winds will be immediately along the coast through Friday afternoon. The wind weakens this weekend to around 20 to 35 mph, but when it's accompanied by any light snow, visibility may drop.
Winter weather in Northern Arctic Coast; 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