Blizzard Warning Issued for Bering Strait Coast and Western Alaska Through Wednesday Afternoon
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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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NWS Fairbanks has issued a blizzard warning for Western Alaska, forecasting up to 12 inches of snow and 60 mph wind gusts through Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Western 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 Western Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks, AK, has issued a Blizzard Warning for several coastal regions in Western Alaska. The alert indicates that blizzard conditions are likely, posing a significant threat to safety and travel.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Bering Strait Coast
- Shishmaref
- Southern Seward Peninsula Coast
- St Lawrence Island
- Yukon Delta Coast
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Restrict travel to emergencies only.
- If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle.
- If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain sheltered and visible to rescuers.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, making travel very difficult.
- Power Outages: Strong winds may result in localized power outages.
- Additional Details: The heaviest snowfall potential is expected on the south side of the Seward Peninsula.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 3:00 PM AKST Monday, February 16, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:00 PM AKST Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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