WESTERN ARCTIC COAST; NORTHWEST ARCTIC COAST; N… — * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Western Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Snow and blowing snow could reduce visibility below one half mile at times. Blizzard conditions will be intermittently possible, especially in Utqiagvik.
Winter weather in Western Arctic Coast; Northwest Arctic Coast; 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