High Wind Warning Issued for Thompson Pass with Gusts Up to 85 MPH
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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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NWS Anchorage has issued a High Wind Warning for Thompson Pass starting Wednesday, warning of 85 mph gusts, extreme wind chills, and blowing snow.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Thompson Pass, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage 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 Thompson Pass, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage AK has issued a High Wind Warning for Thompson Pass. The alert is in response to expected severe wind conditions and dangerously low wind chills that pose a threat to property and safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Thompson Pass region (AKZ732).
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult.
- Limit skin exposure; dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speeds: North winds of 40 to 65 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 85 mph.
- Wind Chill: Wind chill values are forecast to drop to 40 degrees below zero on Wednesday night.
- Visibility: Blowing snow caused by high winds will reduce visibilities to one-half mile or less at times. Near-blizzard conditions are possible as winds first develop and move freshly fallen snow.
- Impacts: High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel is expected to be difficult due to wind and reduced visibility.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 3:00 AM AKST Wednesday, February 25, until 9:00 AM AKST Thursday, February 26. North to northeast winds will rapidly strengthen late Tuesday afternoon, peaking Wednesday through Wednesday night. Winds are expected to very slowly diminish Thursday through Friday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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