Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Arctic Plains and Beaufort Sea Coast Through Tuesday
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Northern Alaska, forecasting heavy snow and blizzard conditions with gusts up to 45 mph through early Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fairbanks AK
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks, AK, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several regions in Northern Alaska. The alert (VTEC code /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0011.260222T0000Z-260224T1200Z/) indicates that heavy snow and periods of blizzard conditions are likely to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Central Beaufort Sea Coast
- Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
- Central Arctic Plains
- Central Brooks Range
- Romanzof Mountains
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Monitor the latest road conditions by visiting 511.alaska.gov or calling 5-1-1.
- Prepare for difficult travel conditions and significantly reduced visibility.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches are possible.
- Wind Speeds: Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.
- Wind Patterns: Snow is expected to begin Saturday afternoon accompanied by southerly winds. Winds are forecast to shift southwesterly and strengthen Sunday morning, then shift westerly and further strengthen Sunday night into Monday.
- Blizzard Conditions: Periods of blizzard conditions become more likely Monday along the coast east of Prudhoe Bay.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 3:00 PM AKST on Saturday, February 21, until 3:00 AM AKST on Tuesday, February 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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