Blizzard Warning Issued for Lower Kobuk Valley and Northern Seward Peninsula
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NOAA issued it on April 22, 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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A Blizzard Warning from NWS Fairbanks AK affects Lower Kobuk Valley, Baldwin Peninsula, and Northern Seward Peninsula, with snow accumulations of 1-3 inches and winds up to 40 mph expected from April 22 to April 23, 2026.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Alaska
- Issued
- April 22, 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 Northern Alaska.
Blizzard Warning in Alaska
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the NWS Fairbanks AK. It is effective from 10 AM AKDT on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, until 10 PM AKDT on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Lower Kobuk Valley, Baldwin Peninsula, and Northern Seward Peninsula in Alaska.
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 are expected with total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, which could significantly reduce visibility due to blowing snow. Strongest winds will occur midday to early afternoon on Wednesday and continue through Wednesday night, with gusts around 35 mph through Thursday night.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 10 AM AKDT on April 22, 2026, to 10 PM AKDT on April 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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