Moderate Cold Wave ● Active
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 31 at 10:03AM AKDT until November 1 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK, United States of America
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional accumulations between 2 to 4
inches expected. Up to 6 inches possible where heavy snow sets up.
* WHERE...Central Arctic Plains and Central Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until midnight AKDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A narrow area of moderate to heavy snow will
move towards Deadhorse and Nuiqsut this afternoon. Where this snow
sets up will bring a period of moderate to heavy snow. Some spots
along the Dalton Highway and near Deadhorse/Nuiqsut may see up to 6
inches of snow between 12 PM and midnight.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-11-01T00:00:00-08:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains
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