Blizzard Warning Issued for Yukon Delta Coast and Lower Yukon River

Source: NOAA · Lower Yukon River and Yukon Delta Coast, Alaska

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 the Yukon Delta Coast and Lower Yukon River in Alaska, with expected snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and winds gusting up to 55 mph from 10 PM tonight until 4 PM Thursday.

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Record type
Blizzard Warning
Affected area
Lower Yukon River and Yukon Delta Coast, 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 Lower Yukon River and Yukon Delta Coast, Alaska.

Blizzard Warning in Alaska

Alert Details

A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Fairbanks AK. It is effective from 5:11 PM AKDT on April 21, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning affects the Yukon Delta Coast and Lower Yukon River in Alaska, corresponding to zones AKZ825 and AKZ826.

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 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Strongest winds will occur Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, then weaken gradually, with another pulse of wind Wednesday night gusting up to 45 mph. Temperatures during the second round will be in the low to mid 30s, potentially limiting blowing snow.

Timeline

The warning is effective from 10 PM AKDT on April 21, 2026, and ends at 4 PM AKDT on April 23, 2026. It expires at 4 PM AKDT on April 22, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Blizzard Warning is in effect for the Yukon Delta Coast and Lower Yukon River in Alaska, with expected snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and winds gusting up to 55 mph from 10 PM tonight until 4 PM Thursday.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Lower Yukon River and Yukon Delta Coast, Alaska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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