Blizzard Warning Issued for Western Alaska Regions
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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 is in effect for parts of Alaska, including Shishmaref and the Bering Strait Coast, from April 22 at 4 AM AKDT until April 23 at 10 PM AKDT, with snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and winds up to 50 mph.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Western 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 Western Alaska.
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by NWS Fairbanks AK. It is effective from April 22, 2026, at 4 AM AKDT until April 23, 2026, at 10 PM AKDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the following areas: Shishmaref, Bering Strait Coast, Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, Interior Seward Peninsula, and Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.
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 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, and areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 4 AM AKDT on April 22, 2026, and ends at 10 PM AKDT on April 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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