Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 2:25PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2025 - 3:25pm
Expires:
May 28, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
Snowfall begins Tuesday afternoon in the Central Brooks Range and
spreads to the Dalton Highway near Atigun Pass Tuesday evening
and to the Eastern Arctic Coast overnight Tuesday. Light snow
showers are expected through Thursday night with snow
accumulations of 3 to 7 inches expected for the Central and
Eastern Brooks Range and snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches
expected for the Arctic Coast from Deadhorse east. Up to an inch
of snow is possible for areas west of Deadhorse to Harrison Bay.
Snow is expected to be wet and slushy at first, especially along
the southern slopes of the Brooks Range. Roads may become slick
and travelers should expect potential travel delays.
Area Description:
Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains; Central Brooks Range; Romanzof Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK