Blizzard Warning Issued for Western Arctic Coast
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NOAA issued it on April 23, 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 the Western Arctic Coast until 1:00 PM AKDT, featuring up to one inch of snow and winds gusting to 40 mph, potentially impacting travel.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Western Arctic Coast
- Issued
- April 23, 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 Arctic Coast.
Blizzard Warning in Western Arctic Coast
Alert Details
The alert is a Blizzard Warning issued by NWS Fairbanks AK. It is effective from 8:31 AM AKDT until 1:00 PM AKDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Western Arctic Coast, specifically Point Lay.
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 with additional snow accumulations up to one inch and winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility. Wind speeds will begin to subside by the early afternoon, and snow showers may continue.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 8:31 AM AKDT on April 23, 2026, until 1:00 PM AKDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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