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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

938 PM AKST Thu Dec 11 2025



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Western Arctic Coast-Northwest Arctic Coast-Northern Arctic Coast-

Western Arctic Plains-Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains-

Including the cities of Atqasuk, Point Lay, Howard Pass, Cape

Lisburne, Umiat, Utqiagvik, Point Hope, and Wainwright

938 PM AKST Thu Dec 11 2025



...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 

  two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.



* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast, Northwest Arctic Coast, Western 

  Arctic Coast, Western Arctic Plains, Howard Pass and the Delong 

  Mountains.



* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Friday.



* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 

  visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 

conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.



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AKZ804-805-130000-

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Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-

Including the cities of Flaxman Island, Kuparuk, Point Thomson,

Prudhoe Bay, Nuiqsut, Deadhorse, Kaktovik, Alpine, and the Dalton

Highway north of MP 387

938 PM AKST Thu Dec 11 2025



...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 AM AKST 

SUNDAY...



* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up 

  to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.



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



* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 9 AM AKST Sunday.



* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 

  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel 

  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery 

  road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 

  visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 

have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 

your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are 

calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.



Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use 

extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.



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Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-Romanzof Mountains-

Including the cities of Franklin Bluffs, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon,

the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322, Headwaters of the

Canning River, the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387,

Anaktuvuk Pass, and Atigun Pass

938 PM AKST Thu Dec 11 2025



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

SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 

  to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility could be 

  reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times.



* WHERE...Central Arctic Plains, Central Brooks Range, and Romanzof 

  Mountains.



* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 

  could significantly reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 

conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 

calling 5 1 1.



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