...Break-Up Under Way Across the North Slope...
Warm temperatures in the Brooks Range are causing rapid snow melt
that will continue through this weekend. Rivers draining to the north
such as the Colville, Kuparuk and Sagavanirktok rivers all have
ice remaining near the coast, and could have ice jam issues this
week and weekend as rising water levels move downstream.
Rivers near the Arctic Coast should be monitored closely for ice
jams and potential flooding through this weekend.