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North Slope Borough weather alerts

3 active alerts for North Slope Borough, Alaska right now: a Winter Storm Watch and 2 High Surf Advisories.

28 in the last 30 days 57 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: High Surf Advisory Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for North Slope Borough

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Severe Future Starts in 19 hr

Winter Storm Watch

Issued Tue, Oct 20, 2:39 PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK Until Sun, Oct 25, 4:00 PM AKDT (in 3 days)

Area: Western Arctic Coast

* WHAT...Blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * WHERE...Point Hope. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce vi...

What it means: A significant winter storm is possible. Prepare for hazardous travel and stock up ahead of time.

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Minor Expected Starts in 1 day

High Surf Advisory

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 8:43 AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK Until Mon, Oct 26, 10:00 AM AKDT (in 4 days)

Area: Northwest Arctic Coast; Northern Arctic Coast

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 2 to 3 feet above the normal high tide line near Utqiagvik and 2.5 to 4.5 feet above the normal high tide line near Wainwright. * WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast and Northern Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds incre...

What it means: Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.

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Minor Expected Starts in 1 day

High Surf Advisory

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 8:43 AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK Until Mon, Oct 26, 10:00 AM AKDT (in 4 days)

Area: Western Arctic Coast

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line for Point Hope. Water levels in the 3 to 5 feet above the normal high tide line for Point Lay. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast winds increase ...

What it means: Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for North Slope Borough

Alert	Issued	Ended	Issued by
High Surf Advisory	Oct 21, 3:09 PM	Oct 26, 10:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory	Oct 21, 3:09 PM	Oct 26, 10:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory	Oct 20, 3:07 PM	Oct 26, 10:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory	Oct 20, 3:07 PM	Oct 26, 10:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
Winter Weather Advisory	Oct 16, 3:49 PM	Oct 16, 4:00 PM	Fairbanks AK
Winter Weather Advisory	Oct 16, 6:18 AM	Oct 16, 4:00 PM	Fairbanks AK
Winter Weather Advisory	Oct 15, 10:30 PM	Oct 16, 4:00 PM	Fairbanks AK
Winter Weather Advisory	Oct 15, 12:39 PM	Oct 16, 4:00 PM	Fairbanks AK
Winter Weather Advisory	Oct 15, 4:00 AM	Oct 16, 4:00 PM	Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory	Oct 8, 12:40 PM	Oct 10, 4:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Wind Warning	Oct 8, 12:27 PM	Oct 9, 7:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory	Oct 8, 9:02 AM	Oct 10, 4:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory	Oct 8, 6:22 AM	Oct 10, 4:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Wind Warning	Oct 7, 3:17 PM	Oct 9, 7:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory	Oct 7, 3:01 PM	Oct 10, 4:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory	Oct 7, 7:27 AM	Oct 10, 4:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Wind Watch	Oct 7, 4:08 AM	Oct 9, 7:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory	Oct 6, 3:32 PM	Oct 10, 4:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Wind Watch	Oct 6, 1:31 PM	Oct 9, 7:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Wind Watch	Oct 6, 1:28 PM	Oct 9, 7:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory	Oct 6, 1:20 AM	Oct 10, 4:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory	Oct 5, 2:51 PM	Oct 9, 4:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
Special Weather Statement	Oct 2, 6:28 AM	Oct 2, 4:00 PM	Fairbanks AK
Special Weather Statement	Oct 1, 2:40 PM	Oct 2, 7:00 AM	Fairbanks AK
Special Weather Statement	Sep 30, 12:00 PM	Oct 1, 4:00 PM	Fairbanks AK

Pattern

What North Slope Borough gets alerted for

Every alert that named North Slope Borough in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

High Surf Advisory

High Wind Warning

High Wind Watch

Winter Weather Advisory

Special Weather Statement

Winter Storm Watch

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What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Winter Storm Watch

A significant winter storm is possible. Prepare for hazardous travel and stock up ahead of time.

High Surf Advisory

Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.

Winter Weather Advisory

Snow, sleet or freezing rain that makes travel slippery is expected. Allow extra time and drive carefully.

High Wind Warning

Sustained winds of 40 mph or more, or gusts of 58 mph or more, are expected. Secure loose objects and expect downed trees and power lines.

High Wind Watch

Damaging winds are possible. Secure loose objects ahead of time.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

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What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.

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