Blizzard Warning Issued for Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Western Capes
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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 Kuskokwim Delta region, effective Monday, with 55 mph wind gusts and heavy snow expected.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Kuskokwim Delta region. The alert is effective starting at 3:00 AM AKST on Monday, February 16, and remains in place until midnight.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Kuskokwim Delta Coast (specifically north of the Kuskokwim River), Nunivak Island, the Interior Kuskokwim Delta, and the Western Capes.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers should consider delaying all travel plans. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. The NWS recommends carrying a winter survival kit including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water, and a first aid kit. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Expected Conditions
A strong storm system is expected to bring moderate to heavy snowfall with total accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 55 mph. These conditions will likely reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less, resulting in dangerous whiteout conditions. Gusty winds may also blow around unsecured objects.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is in effect from 3:00 AM AKST Monday through 12:00 AM AKST Tuesday. The storm is expected to move into the region tonight and begin to weaken by Monday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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