Blizzard Warning Issued for St Lawrence Island

Source: NOAA · St Lawrence Island, Alaska

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 29, 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 St Lawrence Island until April 20, with heavy snow and winds up to 65 mph expected, potentially causing difficult travel and power outages.

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Record type
Blizzard Warning
Affected area
St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Issued
April 29, 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 St Lawrence Island, Alaska.

Alert Details

The Blizzard Warning has been issued by NWS Fairbanks AK. It is effective from April 18, 2026, at 11:20 AM AKDT.

Affected Areas

The warning affects St Lawrence Island, with the strongest wind gusts expected in Gambell.

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

Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches are expected. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph, with visibilities possibly dropping below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could result in power outages.

Timeline

The alert is effective from April 18, 2026, at 11:20 AM AKDT and ends on April 20, 2026, at 10:00 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 St Lawrence Island until April 20, with heavy snow and winds up to 65 mph expected, potentially causing difficult travel and power outages.
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 St Lawrence Island, Alaska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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