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Central Pacific Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Blizzard Warning
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LAT:
27.6835
LON:
-173.0183
Map Legend
WWA Legend
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Blizzard Warning
BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY
In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 1:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 7:00 AM AKDT
Friday, Oct 23 2026 1:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 7:00 AM AKDT
Issued by:
NWS Fairbanks AK
NWS Fairbanks AK
What:
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
Where:
Western Arctic Coast.
Western Arctic Coast.
When:
Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday.
Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility below one quarter mile. Very strong winds could result in power outages.
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility below one quarter mile. Very strong winds could result in power outages.
Additional Details:
Snow will change to rain Saturday morning. Strongest wind gusts will be Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning, weakening slowly in the afternoon.
Snow will change to rain Saturday morning. Strongest wind gusts will be Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning, weakening slowly in the afternoon.
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Areas Impacted:
Western Arctic Coast
Blizzard Warning
BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING
In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:43 PM AKDT - Friday, Oct 23 2026 7:00 PM AKDT
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:43 PM AKDT - Friday, Oct 23 2026 7:00 PM AKDT
Issued by:
NWS Fairbanks AK
NWS Fairbanks AK
What:
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
Where:
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.
When:
Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.
Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.
Impacts:
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could result in power outages.
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could result in power outages.
Additional Details:
Strong winds and snow will produce blizzard conditions briefly Friday before snow changes to rain. Strong winds are expected to persist through Friday night after snow becomes rain.
Strong winds and snow will produce blizzard conditions briefly Friday before snow changes to rain. Strong winds are expected to persist through Friday night after snow becomes rain.
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Areas Impacted:
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills
Blizzard Warning
BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SATURDAY
In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:43 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 AM AKDT
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:43 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 AM AKDT
Issued by:
NWS Fairbanks AK
NWS Fairbanks AK
What:
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
Where:
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.
When:
Until 1 AM AKDT Saturday.
Until 1 AM AKDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could result in power outages. Visibilities may drop below one quarter mile or less due to falling and blowing snow.
Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could result in power outages. Visibilities may drop below one quarter mile or less due to falling and blowing snow.
Additional Details:
Snow will change to rain early Saturday morning.
Snow will change to rain early Saturday morning.
Instructions:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Areas Impacted:
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast
Blizzard Warning
BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SATURDAY
In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:43 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 AM AKDT
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:43 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 AM AKDT
Issued by:
NWS Fairbanks AK
NWS Fairbanks AK
What:
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
Where:
Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref.
Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref.
When:
Until 1 AM AKDT Saturday.
Until 1 AM AKDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could result in power outages. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile or less due to falling and blowing snow.
Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could result in power outages. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile or less due to falling and blowing snow.
Additional Details:
Snow will change to rain early Saturday morning.
Snow will change to rain early Saturday morning.
Instructions:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Areas Impacted:
Shishmaref
Bering Strait Coast
Blizzard Warning
BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT SATURDAY
In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:43 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 4:00 AM AKDT
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:43 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 4:00 AM AKDT
Issued by:
NWS Fairbanks AK
NWS Fairbanks AK
What:
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
Where:
Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, and Northern Seward Peninsula.
Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, and Northern Seward Peninsula.
When:
Until 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
Until 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could result in power outages.
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could result in power outages.
Additional Details:
Snow and gusty winds will produce blizzard conditions Friday. As south winds continue and temperatures warm, snow will transition to rain potentially as early as Friday evening. Strongest wind gusts will be Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning.
Snow and gusty winds will produce blizzard conditions Friday. As south winds continue and temperatures warm, snow will transition to rain potentially as early as Friday evening. Strongest wind gusts will be Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning.
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Areas Impacted:
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
Lower Kobuk Valley
Baldwin Peninsula
Northern Seward Peninsula
Blizzard Warning
BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY
In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:43 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 10:00 AM AKDT
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:43 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 10:00 AM AKDT
Issued by:
NWS Fairbanks AK
NWS Fairbanks AK
What:
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
Where:
Interior Seward Peninsula.
Interior Seward Peninsula.
When:
Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday.
Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below one quarter mile or less due to falling and blowing snow.
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below one quarter mile or less due to falling and blowing snow.
Additional Details:
Snow likely changes to, or mixes with rain by midday Saturday.
Snow likely changes to, or mixes with rain by midday Saturday.
Instructions:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Areas Impacted:
Interior Seward Peninsula