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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
945 PM AKDT Wed Aug 27 2025

AKZ808-809-281500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250828T1500Z/
Central Arctic Plains-Central Brooks Range-
Including the cities of the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387,
the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322, Galbraith Lake,
Franklin Bluffs, Atigun Pass, Sagwon, and Anaktuvuk Pass
945 PM AKDT Wed Aug 27 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up
  to one inch and ice accumulations around a tenth of an inch.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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AKZ806-807-281745-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0012.250828T0600Z-250829T0600Z/
Western Arctic Plains-Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains-
Including the cities of Howard Pass and Umiat
945 PM AKDT Wed Aug 27 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations up to 4 inches and ice accumulations up to a quarter
  inch.

* WHERE...Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains and Western Arctic
  Plains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Ice accumulations will lead to hazardous travel
  conditions and very slick surfaces. Significant ice accumulation
  on power lines may cause power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

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AKZ804-281745-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-250829T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including the cities of the Dalton Highway north of MP 387,
Alpine, Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk, and Deadhorse
945 PM AKDT Wed Aug 27 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to 3
  inches and ice accumulations of up to 0.05 inches. Winds gusting
  as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Arctic Plains, Central Beaufort Sea Coast, and
  Central Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Any accumulating snow
  and freezing rain could create difficult travel conditions.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

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