Blizzard Warning Issued for Western Arctic Coast; 70 MPH Gusts and Heavy Snow Forecast
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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 the Western Arctic Coast from midnight tonight until Sunday afternoon, featuring up to 10 inches of snow and dangerous wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Western Arctic Coast, 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 Western Arctic Coast, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks, AK, has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Western Arctic Coast. The alert was issued early Friday morning as conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly over the weekend.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Western Arctic Coast region of Alaska (AKZ801).
What You Should Do
Local authorities and the NWS advise that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If travel is absolutely necessary, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. In the event you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain sheltered and visible to rescuers.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for blizzard conditions, including:
- Snow Accumulation: Total accumulations between 6 and 10 inches are possible.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts could reach as high as 70 mph.
- Visibility: Falling and blowing snow may reduce visibilities to below one-quarter mile, making travel very difficult.
- Power Infrastructure: Very strong winds may result in localized power outages.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is scheduled to go into effect at midnight tonight (Saturday, February 21) and will remain active until 3:00 PM AKST on Sunday, February 22.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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