Blizzard Warning Issued for Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Central Arctic Plains

Alert Details

A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, AK. The alert is effective starting Sunday morning and is expected to remain in place through Wednesday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Alaska:

• Central Arctic Plains
• Central Beaufort Sea Coast

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to restrict travel to emergencies only. If travel is absolutely necessary, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. In the event you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain sheltered. For the latest road conditions, visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5-1-1.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect blizzard conditions characterized by the following:

• Snow Accumulation: Total accumulations of up to one inch.
• Wind Speeds: Gusts reaching as high as 40 mph.
• Wind Chills: Extremely dangerous wind chills as low as 50 degrees below zero.
• Visibility: Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less, creating frequent whiteout conditions.

Timeline

The Blizzard Warning begins at 10:00 AM AKDT on Sunday, March 8, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT on Wednesday, March 11.