Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/01/2026 15:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 1 at 2:40PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 1, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires: 
October 2, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
Periods of snow continue through Friday night before gradually drying on Saturday. An additional 1 to 2 inches of snowfall is still possible with overall storm total snowfall ranging from 2 to 4 inches. Isolated locations under any persistent heavier snow may see up to 6 inches total. Winds will be strongest Thursday night into Friday from Nuiqsut to Kaktovik. Wind gusts will be up to 30 mph which may result in areas of blowing/drifting snow, lowering visibility at times.
Area Description: 
Northern Arctic Coast; Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov