NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST — * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph through Friday, then 60 mph Saturday into Sunday.
* WHERE...Central and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Snow and blowing snow could reduce visibility below one half mile at times. Periods of blizzard conditions will be intermittently possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...We are expecting a lull in snowfall beginning Friday afternoon through Saturday evening before snowfall chances increase Saturday night into Sunday morning. With the lull in snow and winds, expect higher visibilities. Winds will increase thereafter and be strongest on Saturday afternoon into Sunday with gusts as high as 60 mph possible, with blizzard conditions returning.
Winter weather in Northern Arctic 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