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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
836 AM AKST Tue Nov 3 2026

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Northern Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort
Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Point Thomson, Flaxman Island, Nuiqsut,
Kuparuk, Prudhoe Bay, Kaktovik, the Dalton Highway north of MP
387, Alpine, Utqiagvik, and Deadhorse
836 AM AKST Tue Nov 3 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
AKST FRIDAY...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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MacKay