Blizzard Warning Issued for Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref Through Saturday Night
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Bering Strait Coast and Diomede, effective Friday morning through Saturday night due to high winds and low visibility.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Bering Strait Coast, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fairbanks AK
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Bering Strait Coast, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Fairbanks AK has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Bering Strait Coast region. The alert was officially issued on the afternoon of March 5 and covers a period of significant hazardous weather expected to begin Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Bering Strait Coast
- Shishmaref
- Diomede
What You Should Do
Local authorities and the NWS advise that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. In the event that you become stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for blizzard conditions characterized by the following:
- Wind Speeds: Gusts reaching as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing snow are expected to significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is scheduled to take effect at 9:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 9:00 PM AKST on Saturday, March 7.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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