Special Weather Statement — Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Brooks Range; Romanzof Mountains Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Observed. * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches for locations above 2,000 feet and 1 to 3 inches below 2,000 feet, with higher amounts above pass level. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph over Atigun Pass Tuesday night. * WHERE...Central/Eastern Brooks Range and Eastern Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday, September 2nd. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of fronts working across the North Slope will support moderate snow accumulations in this region. Precipitation will remain predominantly snow in the Brooks Range, with a rain/snow mix along the Eastern Arctic Coast on Tuesday transitioning to all snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.
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