Special Weather Statement

An Arctic cold front is expected to move southeast from the Chukchi Sea Saturday night into Sunday. Starting off, most of the precipitation will be rain and then transition to snow early Sunday morning. During this transition, there is a slight chance for sleet and/or freezing drizzle to fall along the eastern Arctic Coast. Snow accumulations of 2-6" is possible in the Brooks Range with less than an inch expected for most of the Eastern Arctic Coast. Periods of freezing drizzle are possible as the snow diminishes Sunday afternoon and evening.