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Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 8:41 PM Feb. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 70 below zero.

* WHERE...Arctic Coast, Arctic Plains, and Brooks Range Passes.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 70 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate winds coupled with ambient
air temperatures as low as 50 below zero will allow for
dangerously cold conditions to impact the North Slope and Brooks
Range through midweek. Increasing winds Tuesday into Wednesday
will increase the threat of extreme cold early Wednesday ahead of
slowly rising ambient temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:14 PM Feb. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Periods of blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as
40 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast,
Northern Arctic Coast, and Northwest Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly winds increase overnight Tuesday and
then decrease Wednesday evening and overnight. No falling snow is
expected with this event so only snow already on the ground may
blow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling.

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