Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern and Northwest Arctic Coast Through Monday Morning
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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 Northern Alaska, with blizzard conditions and up to 10 inches of snow expected from Saturday morning through Monday.
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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 is effective starting at 6:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21, and remains in effect until 9:00 AM AKST on Monday, February 23.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains
- Northern Arctic Coast
- Northwest Arctic Coast
- Western Arctic Plains
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for significantly reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches are possible.
- Wind: Wind gusts could reach as high as 35 mph.
- Hazards: Blizzard conditions are possible. Blowing and drifting snow may significantly reduce visibility.
- Wind Shift: Snow will begin with southerly winds. On Sunday morning, winds are expected to shift to the southwest and strengthen, increasing the likelihood of blowing snow.
Timeline
- Onset: Snow begins Saturday morning, February 21.
- Peak Conditions: Winds strengthen Sunday morning, February 22, creating periods of blowing and drifting snow.
- Diminishing: Snow chances begin to diminish Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
- Expiration: The warning is scheduled to end at 9:00 AM AKST on Monday, February 23.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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