Blizzard Warning 22, NWS Fairbanks, AK

560 
WWAK41 PAFG 191242
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
442 AM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

AKZ805-200200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.231020T1800Z-231022T0600Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
442 AM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 PM
AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds and 
  blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches expected today
  ahead of the increasing winds Friday. This snow will combine
  with falling snow and strong winds to further reduce visibility
  in blow snow. Winds are expected to increase substantially from
  the west Friday morning. Strongest winds are expected Friday 
  night and Saturday when winds could gust as high as 60 mph. 
  Winds and snow will begin to decrease Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

&&

$$

AKZ804-200200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.231020T1800Z-231022T0600Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, 
and the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
442 AM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
10 PM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility one half 
  mile or less. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. 
  Winds gusting to around 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds and 
  blowing snow will decrease to visibility to half mile or less.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to increase 
  substantially from the west Friday morning. Strongest winds 
  are expected Friday night and Saturday when winds could gust 
  as high as 50 mph. Winds and snow will begin to decrease 
  Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ808-809-200200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.231020T1200Z-231022T0000Z/
Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-
Including Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs, 
the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Anaktuvuk Pass, 
Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
442 AM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO
4 PM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility one half 
  mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting to around 40 mph.

* WHERE...The Dalton Highway.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds and 
  blowing snow will decrease to visibility to half mile or less.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches expected along
  the Dalton Highway today ahead of the increasing winds tonight.
  This snow will combine with falling snow and strong winds to
  reduce visibility in blow snow. Winds and snow will decrease 
  late Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

357 
WWAK41 PAFG 192310
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
310 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

AKZ805-200715-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.231019T2310Z-231022T0600Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
310 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will reduce visibility to zero at times. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds gusting to 30 mph are causing
  reduced visibility this afternoon in snow and blowing snow that
  will continue tonight. Winds will increase to 60 mph on Friday 
  causing whiteout conditions. The strong winds and whiteout 
  conditions will continue through Sunday. The worst conditions 
  will be Friday night and Saturday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ803-200715-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.231020T0900Z-231021T1400Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik
310 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM
AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting to 40 
  mph. Visibility one half mile or less at times. 

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 6 AM AKDT 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ804-200715-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.231020T1400Z-231022T1400Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, 
and the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
310 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM
AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 2 inches. Winds gusting to 45 mph. 
  Visibility one half mile or less at times. 

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds gusting to 30 mph are causing
  reduced visibility this afternoon in snow and blowing snow that
  will continue tonight. Winds will increase to 45 mph on Friday
  causing visibility to drop to one half mile or less in blowing 
  snow. The strong winds and blowing will continue through early 
  Sunday. The worst conditions will be Friday into Saturday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ808-809-200715-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.231020T1400Z-231022T0000Z/
Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-
Including Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs, 
the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Anaktuvuk Pass, 
Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
310 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility one half mile
  or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Winds gusting to 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds and 
  blowing snow will decrease to visibility to half mile or less.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds increasing to 35 mph by
  early Friday will cause reduced visibility in snow and blow
  snow. Winds and snow will continue into Saturday and then decrease
  late Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

559 
WWAK41 PAFG 192314
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
314 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

AKZ805-201515-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-231022T0600Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
314 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow will reduce visibility to zero at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds gusting to 30 mph are causing 
  reduced visibility this afternoon in snow and blowing snow 
  that will continue tonight. Winds will increase to 60 mph on 
  Friday causing whiteout conditions. The strong winds and 
  whiteout conditions will continue through Sunday. The worst 
  conditions will be Friday night and Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ804-201515-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.231019T2314Z-231022T1400Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, 
and the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
314 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 2 inches. Winds gusting to 45 mph. 
  Visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds gusting 25 to 30 mph are 
  causing reduced visibility this afternoon in snow and blowing 
  snow that will continue tonight. Winds will increase to 45 mph 
  on Friday causing visibility to drop to one half mile or less in
  blowing snow. The strong winds and blowing will continue 
  through early Sunday. The worst conditions will be Friday into 
  Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ808-809-201515-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.231020T1200Z-231022T0000Z/
Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-
Including Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs, 
the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Anaktuvuk Pass, 
Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
314 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility one half 
  mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting to 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds and 
  blowing snow will decrease to visibility to half mile or less.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds increasing to 35 mph by 
  early Friday will cause reduced visibility in snow and blow 
  snow. Winds and snow will continue into Saturday and then 
  decrease late Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ803-201515-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.231020T0900Z-231021T1400Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik
314 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO
6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting to 
  40 mph. Visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 6 AM AKDT 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

397 
WWAK41 PAFG 192319
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
319 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

AKZ805-201730-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
319 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow will reduce visibility to zero at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds gusting to 30 mph are causing 
  reduced visibility this afternoon in snow and blowing snow 
  that will continue tonight. Winds will increase to 60 mph on 
  Friday causing whiteout conditions. The strong winds and 
  whiteout conditions will continue through Sunday. The worst 
  conditions will be Friday night and Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ803-201730-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.231020T0900Z-231021T1400Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik
319 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO
6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting to 
  40 mph. Visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 6 AM AKDT 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ804-201730-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231022T1400Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, 
and the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
319 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 2 inches. Winds gusting to 45 mph. 
  Visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds gusting 25 to 30 mph are 
  causing reduced visibility this afternoon in snow and blowing 
  snow that will continue tonight. Winds will increase to 45 mph 
  on Friday causing visibility to drop to one half mile or less 
  in blowing snow. The strong winds and blowing will continue 
  through early Sunday. The worst conditions will be Friday into 
  Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ808-809-201730-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.231020T1200Z-231022T0000Z/
Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-
Including Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs, 
the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Anaktuvuk Pass, 
Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
319 PM AKDT Thu Oct 19 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO
4 PM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility one half 
  mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting to 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds and 
  blowing snow will decrease to visibility to half mile or less.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds increasing to 35 mph by 
  early Friday will cause reduced visibility in snow and blow 
  snow. Winds and snow will continue into Saturday and then 
  decrease late Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

483 
WWAK41 PAFG 200906
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
106 AM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

AKZ805-210200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
106 AM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow will reduce visibility to zero at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds gusting to 30 mph are causing
  reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow that will continue
  tonight. Winds will increase to 60 mph by this afternoon causing
  whiteout conditions. The strong winds and whiteout conditions
  will continue through Sunday. The worst conditions will be tonight
  and Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

&&

$$

AKZ803-210200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231021T1400Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik
106 AM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting to 
  40 mph. Visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 6 AM AKDT 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ804-210200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231022T1400Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, 
and the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
106 AM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 2 inches. Winds gusting to 45 mph. 
  Visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds gusting 25 to 30 mph are causing
  reduced visibility. Winds will increase to 45 mph on today
  causing visibility to drop to one half mile or less in blowing
  snow. The strong winds and blowing will continue through early
  Sunday. The worst conditions will be today into Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ808-809-210200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.231020T1200Z-231022T0000Z/
Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-
Including Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs, 
the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Anaktuvuk Pass, 
Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
106 AM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 4 PM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility one half 
  mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting to 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds and 
  blowing snow will decrease to visibility to half mile or less.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds increasing to 35 mph this
  morning will cause reduced visibility in snow and blow snow. 
  Winds and snow will continue into Saturday and then decrease 
  late Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

343 
WWAK41 PAFG 202225
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
225 PM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

AKZ805-211430-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
225 PM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occuring. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow will reduce visibility to zero at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds gusting to 55 mph are causing
  blizzard conditions. Winds will increase to 70 mph tonight
  causing whiteout conditions. The strong winds and whiteout
  conditions will continue through Sunday. The strongest winds and
  worst conditions will be tonight and Saturday. Winds will
  gradually decrease on Sunday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ803-210900-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231021T0900Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik
225 PM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility occuring. Total
  snow accumulations of one inch. Winds gusting to 40 mph. 
  Visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will decrease after midnight tonight
  and visibility will gradually improve. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ804-211430-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231022T1400Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, 
and the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
225 PM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility occuring. Total
  snow accumulations of 2 inches. Winds gusting to 50 mph. 
  Visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing and drifting snow will cause low visibility 
  and make travel very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds gusting to 50 mph are causing
  visibility of one half mile or less in blowing snow. The strong
  winds and blowing will continue through early Sunday. The
  strongest winds and worst conditions will be now through
  Saturday. Winds will gradually decrease Saturday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ808-809-211430-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231022T0000Z/
Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-
Including Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs, 
the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Anaktuvuk Pass, 
Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
225 PM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility occuring.
  Visibility one half mile or less at times. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting to 30 to 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing and drifting snow will cause low visibility 
  and make travel very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds gusting 30 to 40 mph are
  causing visibility of one half mile or less in blowing snow. The
  strong winds and blowing will continue through Saturday. Winds 
  will gradually decrease Saturday night. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

314 
WWAK41 PAFG 210139
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
539 PM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

AKZ804-211400-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231022T1400Z/
/O.EXA.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, 
and the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
539 PM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast including Prudhoe Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing and drifting snow will cause low visibility
  and make travel very difficult. Visibility may drop to near zero
  in whiteout conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and worst conditions 
  will be now through Saturday. Winds will gradually decrease 
  Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ805-211400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
539 PM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow will reduce visibility to zero at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds gusting to 55 mph are causing
  blizzard conditions. Winds will increase to 65 mph tonight 
  causing whiteout conditions. The strong winds and whiteout 
  conditions will continue through Sunday. The strongest winds and
  worst conditions will be tonight and Saturday. Winds will 
  gradually decrease on Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ803-210900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231021T0900Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik
539 PM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will decrease after midnight 
  tonight and visibility will gradually improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ808-809-211400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231022T0000Z/
Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-
Including Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs, 
the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Anaktuvuk Pass, 
Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
539 PM AKDT Fri Oct 20 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing and drifting snow will cause low visibility 
  and make travel very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds gusting 30 to 40 mph are 
  causing visibility of one half mile or less in blowing snow. 
  The strong winds and blowing will continue through Saturday. 
  Winds will gradually decrease Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

660 
WWAK41 PAFG 210805
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1205 AM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

AKZ803-210915-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231021T0900Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik
1205 AM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

AKZ804-805-220215-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, 
the Dalton Highway north of MP 387, Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, 
and Point Thomson
1205 AM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ801-220215-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0112.231022T0200Z-231023T1200Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Point Hope, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
1205 AM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility reduced to one
  half mile at times. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 4 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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.

&&

$$

AKZ808-809-220200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231022T0200Z/
Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-
Including Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs, 
the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Anaktuvuk Pass, 
Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
1205 AM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

794 
WWAK41 PAFG 211255
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
455 AM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

AKZ804-220215-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, 
and the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
455 AM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and Blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ805-220215-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
455 AM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ801-220215-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0112.231022T0200Z-231023T1200Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Point Hope, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
455 AM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ808-809-220200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231022T0200Z/
Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-
Including Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs, 
the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Anaktuvuk Pass, 
Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
455 AM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

225 
WWAK41 PAFG 212317
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
317 PM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

AKZ808-809-220030-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231022T0200Z/
Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-
Including Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs, 
the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Anaktuvuk Pass, 
Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
317 PM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are decreasing and visibility has improved. 

$$

AKZ804-220030-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, 
and the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
317 PM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are decreasing and visibility has improved. 

$$

AKZ805-221730-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-231022T2000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
317 PM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow and blowing snow will cause
  whiteout conditions at times now through Sunday morning. West
  winds gusting to 55 mph will decrease to 25 mph by noon Sunday. 
  Conditions will improve Sunday afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ801-221730-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0112.231022T0200Z-231023T1200Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Point Hope, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
317 PM AKDT Sat Oct 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Total
  snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. Visibility less than one 
  half mile at times. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop tonight, with blowing
  snow and low visibility developing on Sunday. Snow will become
  mixed with rain Sunday afternoon. South winds will increase
  Sunday and Sunday night with gusts to 55 mph Sunday. Winds near
  Cape Lisburne will gust to 70 mph. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

702 
WWAK41 PAFG 221058
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
258 AM AKDT Sun Oct 22 2023

AKZ805-221200-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-231022T2000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
258 AM AKDT Sun Oct 22 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...


$$

AKZ801-230200-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-231023T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0021.231022T1058Z-231024T0200Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Point Hope, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
258 AM AKDT Sun Oct 22 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. This will make travel very
difficult or impossible. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
355 PM AKDT Wed Oct 18 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A large upper low will remain the dominant feature with multiple
passes of troughs across the area. Temperatures will continue to
trend colder with periods of snowfall. The first wave of
precipitation will move across the state today into tomorrow.
Snow showers could continue under northwest flow. The second major wave
of snow looks to reach the western coast by the end of this
weekend. Strong winds could lead to elevated surf and erosion
along the western and arctic coasts. Cold air, snow, and breezy
conditions could lead to reductions in visibility.

.DISCUSSION...

Upper Levels and Analysis...
Two upper level jet features are located south of the Seward
Peninsula and the other is exiting over the Beaufort Sea with
southerly flow. Westerly flow into Norton Sound is pushing drier
air with brief snow showers behind a trough traversing across the
Western Interior. This elongated trough is in phase and anchored
to an apparently larger, cold, upper low centered over the
Chukchi Sea. Strong winds and plenty of cold air advection is
following this trough and will help to accelerate that snow and
higher winds east.

Central and Eastern Interior...
Snowfall over the Western Interior will move into the Central
Interior later this evening. As the trough moves east, snow will
become more scattered, though chances will linger across the
Eastern Interior through Thursday. The combination of increasing
winds and snowfall will lead to reduced visibility due to blowing
snow along summits, including along the Dalton highway south of
the Brooks Range. Snowfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected at
higher elevations with amounts up to an inch expected in lower
valleys. High surface pressure will set up after this passes,
clearing skies in some areas. With Arctic air set up over the
region, temperatures will drop significantly with widespread lows
in the teens and colder spots reaching the single digits. Some
areas that see the right combination of clearing and inversion set
up could see low temperatures below 0 Thursday and Friday.

West Coast and Western Interior...
A surface low is currently located over the Western Interior.
Cold air advection with strong, northwesterly winds are continuing
to move snow showers through Norton Sound into the communities of
the Yukon Delta to Unalakleet. Most areas will see between 1 and
3 inches although the northern side of the Seward Peninsula will
see greater amounts of 3 to 5 inches with Deering and Buckland
expected to see the most snow. Cold air is filtering behind the
front and temperatures will trend cooler over the last half of
this week. Pressure rises behind the front with cold air could
allow overnight temperatures to plummet, should skies clear.
Northwest flow over a long fetch into the Kotzebue Sound could
cause periods of elevated surf and potential erosion in some
locations along the Chukchi Sea coast, the northern Seward
Peninsula, and within the Kotzebue Sound Thursday.

North Slope and Brooks Range...
An upper level shortwave will pull a strong surface low from the
northern Chukchi Sea to the western North Slope between Point Lay
and Point Hope this evening tonight. This shortwave and low will
sweep across the North Slope Thursday through Friday creating a
large pressure gradient between the high pressure over the
Interior and another low pressure elongating towards the Arctic
Coast. This interaction will generate especially strong westerly
winds across the North Slope Friday and Saturday with the
strongest winds occurring Friday evening from Prudhoe Bay east.
Winds along with widespread snowfall will reduce visibility due
to blowing snow Friday through Saturday. Snow accumulations of
about an inch is expected for most Coastal communities with
between 2 and 4 inches expected in the Northern Brooks Range.
Winds will diminish from the west Friday night into Saturday as
the shortwave exits the region to the east.

Extended Forecast Days 4 through 7...
A trough will move through the west coast, bringing widespread
precipitation as accumulating snow. Several inches of snow is
possible, especially for areas along the windward side of the
mountains from Sunday morning and lasting through around Monday
afternoon. A ridge will build from over the Bering Sea this
weekend and spread east across the state into the early half of
next week. Warm air advection will follow and could transition the
snow over to rain before ending. There is still low confidence in
the snow totals as it will depend on the amount of moisture
available and the timing of the warm air interacting with the
system. Precipitation breaks down as it traverses the state.
Further northeast along the arctic coast, snowshowers and reduced
visibility could persist into the extended forecast. Winds along
the northeastern coast near Kaktovik will diminish Sunday into
Monday along with winds.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...
A long fetch of strong west and northwest winds along the central
and eastern Arctic Coast could lead to some areas seeing elevated
surf and erosion. South to southwesterly flow will begin to
increase later in Day 4 to 5 for the west coast and could raise
surf through the first half of next week.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...None.
PK...Small Craft Advisory for PKZ802-803-805-853.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ804-852.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ804.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ806-817-850-854.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ807-856.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ808-809-855.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ809.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ810.
     Gale Warning for PKZ811.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ812.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ812-815.
     Gale Warning for PKZ857.
     Gale Warning for PKZ858.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ858.
&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
842 PM AKDT Wed Oct 18 2023

AKZ833-838-842-191400-
Yukon Flats-Upper Chena River Valley-Chatanika River Valley-
Including Fort Yukon, Venetie, Circle, Central, Stevens Village,
Beaver, The Steese Highway north of MP 124, Chena Hot Springs,
Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP 34, Haystack,
The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32,
and The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85
842 PM AKDT Wed Oct 18 2023

...Periods of Snow and Blowing Snow Thursday and Thursday Night...

Snowfall and gusty winds between 20 and 30 mph will develop early
Thursday morning and persist into Thursday night, resulting in
localized areas of blowing snow, especially over higher terrain.
Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 2 inches can be expected.
Conditions are expected to improve Friday morning.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1126 PM AKDT Wed Oct 18 2023

AKZ801-802-200000-
Western Arctic Coast-Northwest Arctic Coast-
Including Point Hope, Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, Wainwright,
and Atqasuk
1126 PM AKDT Wed Oct 18 2023

...Elevated Surf Tonight Through Friday...

Elevated and rough surf up to 1 foot above the normal high tide
is expected along the western Arctic Coast from Point Hope to
Wainwright. North to northwesterly winds from 25 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph near Cape Lisburne will develop near Wainwright
Thursday night. Strong winds will cause elevated surf for coastal
areas. Winds will gradually decrease Friday afternoon and
evening. Wave action may cause minor erosion. Residents with items
on the beach should move them inland to prevent them from washing
away.

AKZ803>805-200000-
Northern Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse,
Kuparuk, the Dalton Highway north of MP 387, Kaktovik,
Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
1126 PM AKDT Wed Oct 18 2023

...Elevated Surf Friday and Saturday...

Elevated and rough surf up to 1 foot above the normal high tide
is expected along the Arctic Coast from Utqiagvik to Kaktovik.
West to northwesterly winds will increase Friday to 25 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 40 mph, with stronger winds gusting to 55 mph at
Kaktovik. Strong winds will cause elevated surf for coastal areas.
Winds will gradually decrease Saturday west of Prudhoe Bay but
persist to the east. Wave action may cause minor erosion.
Residents with items on the beach should move them inland to
prevent them from washing away.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1130 PM AKDT Wed Oct 18 2023

AKZ814>818-820-200000-
Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-Shishmaref-
Including Noatak, Red Dog Mine, Kivalina, Red Dog Dock, Noorvik,
Selawik, Kiana, Kotzebue, Deering, Buckland, Candle, Shishmaref,
and Diomede
1130 PM AKDT Wed Oct 18 2023

...Elevated Surf Expected Through Friday...

Elevated and rough surf up to 1.5 feet above the normal high
tide is expected along the Chukchi Sea coast, including Kotzebue
Sound and north-facing coasts of the Seward Peninsula. North to
northwesterly winds 25 to 40 mph will cause elevated surf for
coastal areas of the Chukchi Sea. Winds will gradually decrease
Friday. Wave action may cause minor erosion. Residents with items
on the beach should move them inland to prevent them from washing
away.