Moderate Cold Wave ● Active
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 5 at 11:07PM AKST until November 6 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK, United States of America
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* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and a glaze of ice. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch. Total ice accumulations between a
trace and 0.05". Winds gusting as high as 50 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. A Trace to 0.05" of ice will
make untreated surfaces slick. Areas of blowing snow could reduce
visibility below one half mile. Localized blizzard conditions will
be possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mixed in with the snow will be patches of
freezing drizzle which may result in a glaze of ice. Strongest
winds will be immediately along the coast through Friday afternoon.
The wind weakens this weekend to around 20 to 35 mph, but when it's
accompanied by any light snow, visibility may drop.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Northern Arctic Coast; Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-11-06T15:00:00-09:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Northern Arctic Coast; Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
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