Blizzard Warning Issued for St. Lawrence Island; Wind Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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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 St. Lawrence Island, effective through 6 AM AKST Thursday, as high winds and blowing snow threaten visibility.
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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 effective immediately and will remain in place until 6:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically identifies Gambell as a primary area of concern. While conditions in Savoonga are expected to be better than those in Gambell, residents there should still anticipate periods of reduced visibility due to blowing snow.
What You Should Do
Travel may be very difficult during this period. The National Weather Service advises residents to slow down and use caution while traveling. Individuals should prepare for hazardous conditions and significantly reduced visibility.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow totals between 1 and 3 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Visibility could be reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times. In areas of falling and blowing snow, visibility may drop to 1/4 mile or less.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 6:00 AM AKST Thursday. The most severe conditions are expected at Gambell from mid-day Wednesday through the afternoon as winds shift to the north and strengthen. Conditions across St. Lawrence Island are expected to improve late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning as winds begin to weaken.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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