Special Weather Statement
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462 WWAK81 PAFG 012332 SPSNSB 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. $$