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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
332 PM AKDT Tue Sep 1 2026

AKZ805-809-810-021500-
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-Central Brooks Range-
Romanzof Mountains-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, Point Thomson,
Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake,
the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322,
and Headwaters of the Canning River
332 PM AKDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...SNOW EXPECTED THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches for
  locations above 2,000 feet and 1 to 3 inches below 2,000 feet,
  with higher amounts above pass level. Winds could gust as high
  as 30 mph over Atigun Pass Tuesday night.

* WHERE...Central/Eastern Brooks Range and Eastern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday, September 2nd.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could lead to
  areas of blowing snow which could significantly reduce
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of fronts working across the North
  Slope will support moderate snow accumulations in this region.
  Precipitation will remain predominantly snow in the Brooks
  Range, with a rain/snow mix along the Eastern Arctic Coast on
  Tuesday transitioning to all snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

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