Winter Storm Warning Issued for Noatak and Lower Kobuk Valleys
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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 the Noatak and Lower Kobuk Valleys from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon, with heavy snow and 50 mph winds expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest 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 Northwest Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Northwest Alaska. The alert was issued early Monday morning in anticipation of heavy snowfall and high winds moving into the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Noatak Valley
- Lower Kobuk Valley
What You Should Do
Travel could be difficult due to hazardous conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should prepare for significantly reduced visibility in areas of blowing snow.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected, with total accumulations between 5 and 8 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 50 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility, creating dangerous travel conditions.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is scheduled to take effect at 3:00 AM AKST on Tuesday, February 17. The warning and the associated hazardous conditions are expected to continue until 3:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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