Winter Storm Warning Issued for Interior Seward Peninsula and Eastern Norton Sound
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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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of Alaska, with up to 12 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching 50 mph expected through Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Interior Seward Peninsula and Eastern Norton Sound, 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 Interior Seward Peninsula and Eastern Norton Sound, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Western Alaska. This alert indicates that heavy snow and hazardous conditions are likely within the warning area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Interior Seward Peninsula
- Eastern Norton Sound
- Nulato Hills
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for difficult travel conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations ranging from 7 to 12 inches.
- Wind: General wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 30 mph.
- Localized Conditions: Areas along the eastern Norton Sound, specifically near Unalakleet, could see significantly higher wind gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
- Impacts: Travel is expected to be very difficult due to the combination of heavy snow and wind.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is scheduled to begin at 3:00 AM AKST on Tuesday, February 17. The alert is currently set to expire at 3:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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