Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 11:46AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 12:46pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
A front moving across the Arctic Coast today will bring rain
showers which transition to a wintry mix this evening. The chances
for a wintry mix increase from 5PM to 11PM tonight. This wintry
mix can be sleet, snow and freezing drizzle. After midnight
Thursday night, the steadiest and heaviest precipitation should
transition to a mist or freezing drizzle which can result in
patchy ice, especially on colder/elevated surfaces. Otherwise,
Friday will be chilly with patchy ice possible in the morning. If
there is any ice, it will melt by the late morning on Friday.
Area Description:
Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
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