Blizzard Warning Issued for Central Beaufort Sea Coast Through Sunday 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 Central Beaufort Sea Coast, effective until 9 PM AKST Sunday, featuring 55 mph wind gusts and dangerous visibility.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Central Beaufort Sea 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 Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Central Beaufort Sea Coast. The alert was issued on February 28 at 5:05 PM AKST and remains in effect until 9:00 PM AKST on Sunday, March 1.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Central Beaufort Sea Coast region. Forecasters note that conditions are particularly hazardous near and east of Nuiqsut.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. The National Weather Service advises that travel is currently not recommended due to the severity of the conditions.
Expected Conditions
Residents can expect the following hazards:
- Blizzard Conditions: Falling and blowing snow are occurring.
- Wind: Gusts are expected to reach as high as 55 mph.
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are forecast.
- Visibility: Visibilities are frequently at or below 1/4 mile.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective through 9:00 PM AKST Sunday. While winds are expected to diminish below blizzard criteria by midday Sunday, snowfall is expected to continue through Sunday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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