Blizzard Warning Issued for Northern Copper Valley Along Richardson Highway
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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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Northern Copper Valley, citing whiteout conditions and 45 mph wind gusts through Thursday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Copper Valley, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage 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 Copper Valley, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Northern Copper Valley. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 3:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Northern Copper Valley region. Impacted areas include the Richardson Highway corridor from milemarker 148 north to Paxson, extending through Isabel Pass.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised that blizzard conditions make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. In the event that you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions, call 5-1-1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. Alaska 511 has already closed a section of the Richardson Highway from Paxson to milemarker 218.
Expected Conditions
- Hazard Type: Blizzard conditions with significant blowing and drifting snow.
- Wind: Gusts reaching as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Whiteout conditions are ongoing, significantly reducing visibility to near zero in some areas.
- Road Impacts: Hazardous conditions are expected south of the current closure area, specifically from milemarker 148 to Paxson.
Timeline
- Effective: Immediately
- Expires: Thursday, February 26, at 3:00 PM AKST
- Duration: Hazardous conditions are expected to persist through Thursday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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