Fairbanks, AK Weather Alert: 50+ MPH Winds Hit Coast This Week

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Fairbanks, AK – Strong winds are forecast to continue across Alaska’s West and Arctic Coasts this week, according to the National Weather Service Fairbanks.

The agency reported gusts exceeding 30 to 50 mph are likely through Thursday night, mainly along Kotzebue Sound and the Arctic Coast. The Interior remains calm, but coastal residents should prepare for rough travel and blowing snow.

NWS says warmer temperatures will return early to midweek for Western Alaska and the Interior, while the North Slope stays cold. Winds are expected to ease by the weekend, but elevated conditions may linger offshore.


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