NOAAFebruary 17, 2026

Blizzard Warning Issued for Western Arctic Coast; High Winds and Blowing Snow Expected

NOAA published this notice on February 17, 2026 for Western Arctic Coast, Alaska. The NWS issued 18 blizzard warnings for Alaska in February 2026, against 12 in an average February of 2008-2025 (IEM VTEC archive).

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What AreaZine recorded

Agency: NOAA
Place: Western Arctic Coast, Alaska
Date: February 17, 2026
Official source: the notice at its source

Blizzard Warnings in Alaska since 2008 Every warning type in Alaska

Source: NOAA.

The record around this notice

Blizzard Warnings in Alaska since 200852 a year
Every warning type in Alaska
Blizzard Warning: what it means, and the states that get the most122 a year
The latest from the National Weather Service
Warning, watch or advisory: the three NWS levels