Blizzard Warning Issued for St Lawrence Island Through Thursday Morning
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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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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for St Lawrence Island, including Gambell, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and significantly reduced visibility expected through early Thursday.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- St Lawrence Island, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 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 St Lawrence Island, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Blizzard Warning for St Lawrence Island. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 6:00 AM AKST Thursday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts St Lawrence Island, with the community of Gambell identified as a primary area of concern within the warning zone.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to slow down and use extreme caution if they must be on the roads. The National Weather Service recommends preparing for difficult travel conditions and maintaining awareness of rapidly changing visibility.
Expected Conditions
Weather officials expect additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches. The most significant hazards include winds gusting as high as 60 mph, which will create areas of falling and blowing snow. Visibility is expected to be reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times, with the potential to drop to 1/4 mile or less during peak conditions.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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