Special Weather Statement issued November 29 at 12:33PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
High pressure is here to stay for the Interior. Winds are expected to increase to 10-15 mph tonight with higher gusts. These increasing winds combined with minimum temperatures in the -20s will lead to wind chills as low as -50.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 12:11PM AKST until November 30 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times. Significant drifting of snow is likely. * WHERE...Central Brooks Range including Atigun and Anaktuvuk passes. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Expect areas of significant drifting snow on the roadway. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10
Air Quality Alert issued November 28 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Alert which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST FRIDAY. North Pole has a Stage 2 alert. Fairbanks has a Stage 1 alert.