Winter Weather Advisory issued near North Pole as Christmas approaches

Merry Christmas Eve from the FOX 35 Storm Team! We’re taking a look at the weather Santa and his reindeers will encounter while delivering

Portions of northern Alaska are under a Winter Weather Advisory on Friday night and Monday morning. 

Heavy snow and freezing rain are expected. Total snow accumulations of 8" to 12" are possible with ice likely.

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Don't worry about Santa and his reindeer though! Rudolph will use his red nose to light up the sky and get Santa home safely to the North Pole. 

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