NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST; CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COA… — * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and Northern Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility below one half mile. Blizzard conditions will be possible dependent on the severity of blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will steadily ramp up Tuesday night and throughout the day Wednesday. Strongest winds will be immediately along the coast, with lighter winds farther inland. This will be a long duration wind event, with gusty winds expected to continue through the weekend.
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