Blizzard Warning Issued for Western Arctic Coast; High Winds and Low Visibility 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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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for the Western Arctic Coast from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening, with wind gusts up to 50 mph and blowing snow creating difficult travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Western Arctic Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fairbanks AK
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Arctic Coast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks, AK, has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Western Arctic Coast. The alert is effective from 3:00 AM Wednesday, February 11, through 9:00 PM AKST Thursday, February 12.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Western Arctic Coast region of Alaska (forecast zone AKZ801).
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If travel is necessary, ensure you are prepared for extreme conditions and significantly reduced visibility.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are anticipated throughout the warning period. Key weather metrics include:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations of up to two inches.
- Wind Speeds: Northeast winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing snow are expected to significantly reduce visibility, making travel very difficult.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 3:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11. Northeast winds are forecast to increase Tuesday night into Wednesday ahead of the approaching snowfall. Snow is expected to arrive Wednesday night. While winds are projected to slowly weaken once the snow arrives, falling snow is expected to keep visibility low through at least Thursday. The warning is scheduled to expire at 9:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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