Blizzard Warning Issued for Bristol Bay and Northern Alaska Peninsula Through Friday
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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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A major winter storm is expected to bring blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and 40 mph wind gusts to parts of Southwest Alaska starting Thursday evening.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage 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 Southwest Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Blizzard Warning for several regions in Southwest Alaska. The warning is triggered by a strong low-pressure system approaching the Bristol Bay area, bringing severe winter weather conditions to the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions and communities:
- Bristol Bay Borough: Including Naknek and King Salmon.
- Northern Alaska Peninsula: Including Pilot Point and Egegik.
- Northern Bristol Bay Coast: Including Dillingham.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are strongly advised to delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, exercise extreme caution and ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe. Severe winter weather conditions, including falling and blowing snow, will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are forecast between 3 and 11 inches. The highest snow totals are expected in the area from Egegik to Pilot Point, while relatively lower totals are anticipated near Dillingham.
- Wind: Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 40 mph. The strongest winds are predicted for communities such as Dillingham and King Salmon.
- Visibility: Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to one-quarter mile or less at times.
- Additional Details: Cold air is expected to be ushered into the area immediately following the passage of this system.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 6:00 PM AKST Thursday, March 5, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:00 PM AKST Friday, March 6.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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