Blizzard Warning Issued for Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
This alert is no longer in effect.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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