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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

248 AM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026



AKZ801-281300-

/O.CAN.PAFG.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T1800Z/

Western Arctic Coast-

Including the cities of Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, and Point Hope

248 AM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026



...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



The threat has ended.



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AKZ809-810-010100-

/O.CON.PAFG.CW.Y.0008.260228T1200Z-260301T2100Z/

Central Brooks Range-Romanzof Mountains-

Including the cities of Galbraith Lake, Atigun Pass, Headwaters

of the Canning River, the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322,

and Anaktuvuk Pass

248 AM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026



...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...



* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 65 below expected.



* WHERE...Central Brooks Range and Romanzof Mountains.



* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.



* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 65 below zero 

  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 

hat, and gloves.



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CS/BB