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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1244 PM AKDT Fri Oct 23 2026

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Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, and Point Hope
1244 PM AKDT Fri Oct 23 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to
  three inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility below one quarter mile. Very
  strong winds could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain Saturday morning.
  Strongest wind gusts will be Friday afternoon into early Saturday
  morning, weakening slowly in the afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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Central Brooks Range-
Including the cities of Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, the Dalton
Highway from MP 232 to MP 322, and Anaktuvuk Pass
1244 PM AKDT Fri Oct 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
PM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
  3 to 6 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Slopes of the Central Brooks Range and Atigun Pass.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility to below one half mile with
  areas below one quarter mile at times. Travel will be impacted
  especially for high-profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will downslope on the northern side of
  the Brooks Range, raising temperatures above freezing and reducing
  snow amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

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