< Alaska Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/09/2026 16:43

Alaska Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/09/2026 16:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 3:43PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 9, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires: 
April 10, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
A front over Western Alaska will continue to bring snow to Point Hope through Friday morning. Southerly winds will gust upwards of 45 to 50 mph during this time as well. Blowing snow will be possible through Thursday evening, but with temperatures near and above freezing Thursday night, any blowing snow would be short lived. Snow totals will be around 1 inch.
Area Description: 
Western Arctic Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK