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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

246 AM AKST Thu Nov 5 2026



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Northern Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort

Sea Coast-

Including the cities of the Dalton Highway north of MP 387,

Nuiqsut, Point Thomson, Utqiagvik, Alpine, Flaxman Island, Kuparuk,

Kaktovik, Prudhoe Bay, and Deadhorse

246 AM AKST Thu Nov 5 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST

FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations up to two

  inches. Winds gusting between 35 and 45 mph.



* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and

  Northern Arctic Coast.



* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Friday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could

  reduce visibility below one half mile. Localized blizzard

  conditions will be possible.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be immediately along the

  coast Thursday night into Friday afternoon. The wind weakens this

  weekend to around 20 to 35 mph, but when it's accompanied by any

  light snow, visibility will drop.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling.



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