Blizzard Warning Issued for Kivalina and Red Dog Dock

Source: NOAA · Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Alaska

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 28, 2026, 3 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 for Kivalina and Red Dog Dock in Alaska until April 21, 2026, at 4:00 AM AKDT, with winds gusting up to 45 mph and reduced visibility.

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Record type
Blizzard Warning
Affected area
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Alaska
Issued
April 28, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Alaska.

Blizzard Warning in Alaska

Alert Details

A Blizzard Warning has been issued by NWS Fairbanks AK. It is effective from April 20, 2026, at 10:58 AM AKDT until April 21, 2026, at 4:00 AM AKDT.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

What You Should Do

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Expected Conditions

Blizzard conditions with winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

Timeline

The alert is effective from April 20, 2026, at 10:58 AM AKDT and ends on April 21, 2026, at 4:00 AM AKDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Blizzard Warning is in effect for Kivalina and Red Dog Dock in Alaska until April 21, 2026, at 4:00 AM AKDT, with winds gusting up to 45 mph and reduced visibility.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Alaska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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