The nation’s northernmost town — Utqiagvik, Alaska — is about to descend into ... leading to a prolonged “polar night.” The sun will set at 1:27 p.m. local time on Nov. 18., ...

The forecast notes the storm could result in "difficult travel conditions," especially through high-altitude mountain passes.

After getting 30 minutes of daylight, the town of Utqiaġvik, Alaska – formerly ... 3 hours on the winter solstice to 6 hours on the first and last day of polar night. The polar night lasts ...