Blizzard Warning Issued for Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Central Arctic Plains
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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 Blizzard Warning is in effect from Sunday morning through Wednesday afternoon for parts of Northern Alaska, with wind chills reaching 50 below zero and whiteout conditions expected.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northern 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 Northern Alaska.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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