Blizzard Warning Issued for Interior Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes Through Thursday 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Interior Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes, with wind gusts up to 55 mph and whiteout conditions expected through 3 PM AKST.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Interior Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
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 Interior Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 3:00 PM AKST this afternoon, February 12, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Alaska:
- Interior Kuskokwim Delta
- Western Capes
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised that severe winter weather conditions are occurring or imminent. Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to whiteout conditions. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe and visible to rescuers.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 55 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as one-quarter mile or less.
- Hazards: Blizzard conditions and blowing snow will lead to hazardous travel and whiteout conditions.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning was issued at 11:14 AM AKST on February 12 and is scheduled to expire at 3:00 PM AKST this afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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