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Blizzard Warning 34, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 20, 2025, 1:18 PM AKST for Nome Census Area, North Slope Borough, Alaska. It took effect at Dec 21, 2025, 12:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 35 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 20, 2025, 1:18 PM AKST (22:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 21, 2025, 12:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 22, 2025, 10:53 AM AKST
- In force
- 35 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
Counties Nome Census Area, AK, North Slope Borough, AK
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 4:18 AM AKST | BLIZZARD | Wales, AK | 3rd hour of blizzard conditions. Blizzard conditions continued through 18:45. Zone 821. Zone 820. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Mcgrath, (PMCG), launched 12:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 465 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 808 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 26 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 78 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
164 WWAK41 PAFG 202218 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 118 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 AKZ801-220100- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0031.251221T0900Z-251222T0900Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.251221T0900Z-251222T2100Z/ Western Arctic Coast- Including the cities of Point Lay, Point Hope, and Cape Lisburne 118 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches possible. Southerly winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Point Hope. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may be very difficult. Delay travel if possible. && $$
12 follow-up statements
296 WWAK42 PAFG 202218 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 118 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 AKZ815-220100- /O.CAN.PAFG.WS.A.0031.251221T0900Z-251222T0900Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0032.251222T1500Z-251224T1800Z/ Kivalina and Red Dog Dock- Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock 118 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow may reduce visibility may drop to 1/2 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Wales, Tin City, and Diomede. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Additional Details: Snow will come in two main waves, the first late Monday through early Tuesday and the second late Tuesday through early Wednesday. The heaviest snow is expected during the second wave Tuesday night into Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ AKZ820-821-220100- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0031.251221T0900Z-251222T0900Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.251221T0900Z-251222T2100Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Wales, Teller, Diomede, Brevig Mission, and Shishmaref 118 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Wales, Tin City, and Diomede. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may be very difficult. Delay travel if possible. && $$ AKZ822>824-220100- /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0019.251221T0900Z-251223T0000Z/ Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- Including the cities of Shaktoolik, Taylor, Elim, Unalakleet, Nome, Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, Koyuk, White Mountain, Haycock, Stebbins, Council, St Michael, and Golovin 118 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward Peninsula, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Additional Details: S PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ813-814-816-817-819-220100- /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0032.251222T1500Z-251224T1800Z/ South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys- Including the cities of Red Dog Mine, Noorvik, Kotzebue, Kiana, Shungnak, Kobuk, Walker Lake, Ambler, Selawik, and Noatak 118 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow may reduce visibility may drop to 1/2 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range, and Upper Kobuk Valleys. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Additional Details: Snow will come in two main waves, the first late Monday through early Tuesday and the second late Tuesday through early Wednesday. The heaviest snow is expected during the second wave Tuesday night into Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
793 WWAK41 PAFG 210145 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 445 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 AKZ801-220100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.251221T0900Z-251222T2100Z/ Western Arctic Coast- Including the cities of Cape Lisburne, Point Hope, and Point Lay 445 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches possible. Southerly winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Point Hope. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may be very difficult. Delay travel if possible. && $$
878 WWAK42 PAFG 210145 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 445 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 AKZ822>824-220100- /O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0019.251222T0300Z-251223T0900Z/ Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- Including the cities of Nome, St Michael, Pilgrim Springs, Taylor, Elim, Serpentine Hot Springs, Golovin, Council, Haycock, Shaktoolik, Stebbins, Koyuk, Unalakleet, and White Mountain 445 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward Peninsula, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to midnight AKST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Additional Details: There will be a first round of snow Sunday morning bringing 1 to 3 inches of snow. Then, a stronger front moves in Monday morning with heavier snow with additional accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Gusty winds will be accompanied with the second round of snow resulting in areas of blowing snow. Visibility may be reduced to 1/2 or 1/4 mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ820-821-220100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.251221T0900Z-251222T2100Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Diomede, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, and Shishmaref 445 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Wales, Tin City, and Diomede. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may be very difficult. Delay travel if possible. && $$ AKZ813>817-819-220100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0032.251222T1500Z-251224T1800Z/ South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys- Including the cities of Red Dog Mine, Shungnak, Walker Lake, Red Dog Dock, Kotzebue, Kobuk, Selawik, Kiana, Noatak, Kivalina, Ambler, and Noorvik 445 PM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow may reduce visibility may drop to 1/2 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range, and Upper Kobuk Valleys. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
621 WWAK41 PAFG 211958 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1058 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 AKZ801-221515- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251222T2100Z/ Western Arctic Coast- Including the cities of Point Hope, Cape Lisburne, and Point Lay 1058 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches possible. Southerly winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Point Hope. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may be very difficult. Delay travel if possible. && $$
171 WWAK42 PAFG 211958 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1058 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 AKZ820-821-221515- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251222T2100Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Brevig Mission, Wales, Teller, Shishmaref, and Diomede 1058 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Wales, Tin City, and Diomede. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may be very difficult. Delay travel if possible. && $$ AKZ822>824-221515- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0019.251222T0300Z-251223T0900Z/ Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- Including the cities of Council, Unalakleet, Stebbins, Nome, Elim, Taylor, Pilgrim Springs, St Michael, Koyuk, Golovin, Shaktoolik, Serpentine Hot Springs, White Mountain, and Haycock 1058 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward Peninsula, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight AKST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Additional Details: There will be a first round of snow Sunday morning bringing 1 to 3 inches of snow. Then, a stronger front moves in Monday morning with heavier snow with additional accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Gusty winds will be accompanied with the second round of snow resulting in areas of blowing snow. Visibility may be reduced to 1/2 or 1/4 mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ813>817-819-221515- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0032.251222T1500Z-251224T1800Z/ South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys- Including the cities of Red Dog Dock, Kobuk, Kivalina, Ambler, Shungnak, Noorvik, Kiana, Walker Lake, Kotzebue, Noatak, Selawik, and Red Dog Mine 1058 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow may reduce visibility may drop to 1/2 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range, and Upper Kobuk Valleys. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
607 WWAK41 PAFG 212031 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1131 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 AKZ801-221515- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251222T2100Z/ Western Arctic Coast- Including the cities of Point Hope, Cape Lisburne, and Point Lay 1131 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches possible. Southerly winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Point Hope. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may be very difficult. Delay travel if possible. && $$
608 WWAK42 PAFG 212031 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1131 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 AKZ813>817-819-221515- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0032.251222T1500Z-251224T1800Z/ /O.EXB.PAFG.WS.W.0019.251222T1500Z-251224T1800Z/ South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys- Including the cities of Red Dog Dock, Kobuk, Kivalina, Ambler, Shungnak, Noorvik, Kiana, Walker Lake, Kotzebue, Noatak, Selawik, and Red Dog Mine 1131 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow may reduce visibility may drop to 1/2 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range, and Upper Kobuk Valleys. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Additional Details: This will be a prolonged event with two distinct rounds of snow and blowing snow. The first will begin Monday morning and continue through Monday evening before tapering off. There will then likely be a lull in the snow and gusty winds Monday night through Tuesday morning. The next system then looks to arrive with additional snow and gusty winds Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning before exiting the region. Expected snowfall totals are through the duration of both events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ818-221515- /O.EXB.PAFG.WS.W.0019.251222T1500Z-251224T1800Z/ Northern Seward Peninsula- Including the cities of Buckland, Candle, and Deering 1131 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow may reduce visibility may drop to 1/2 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Additional Details: This will be a prolonged event with two distinct rounds of snow and blowing snow. The first will begin Monday morning and continue through Monday evening before tapering off. There will then likely be a lull in the snow and gusty winds Monday night through Tuesday morning. The next system then looks to arrive with additional snow and gusty winds Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning before exiting the region. Expected snowfall totals are through the duration of both events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ820-821-221515- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251222T2100Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Brevig Mission, Wales, Teller, Shishmaref, and Diomede 1131 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Wales, Tin City, and Diomede. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may be very difficult. Delay travel if possible. && $$ AKZ822>824-221515- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0019.251222T0300Z-251223T0900Z/ Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- Including the cities of Council, Unalakleet, Stebbins, Nome, Elim, Taylor, Pilgrim Springs, St Michael, Koyuk, Golovin, Shaktoolik, Serpentine Hot Springs, White Mountain, and Haycock 1131 AM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward Peninsula, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight AKST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Additional Details: There will be a first round of snow Sunday morning bringing 1 to 3 inches of snow. Then, a stronger front moves in Monday morning with heavier snow with additional accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Gusty winds will be accompanied with the second round of snow resulting in areas of blowing snow. Visibility may be reduced to 1/2 or 1/4 mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
809 WWAK41 PAFG 220408 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 708 PM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 AKZ801-222100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251222T2100Z/ Western Arctic Coast- Including the cities of Cape Lisburne, Point Lay, and Point Hope 708 PM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches possible. Southerly winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Point Hope. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may be very difficult. Delay travel if possible. && $$
810 WWAK42 PAFG 220408 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 708 PM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 AKZ820-821-222100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251222T2100Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Wales, Teller, Diomede, Brevig Mission, and Shishmaref 708 PM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Wales, Tin City, and Diomede. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may be very difficult. Delay travel if possible. && $$ AKZ822>824-230100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-251223T0900Z/ Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- Including the cities of Haycock, Taylor, Stebbins, White Mountain, Nome, Pilgrim Springs, Council, Koyuk, Shaktoolik, St Michael, Golovin, Unalakleet, Elim, and Serpentine Hot Springs 708 PM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward Peninsula, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Additional Details: There will be a first round of snow Sunday morning bringing 1 to 3 inches of snow. Then, a stronger front moves in Monday morning with heavier snow with additional accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Gusty winds will be accompanied with the second round of snow resulting in areas of blowing snow. Visibility may be reduced to 1/2 or 1/4 mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ813>819-230100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0019.251222T1500Z-251224T1800Z/ South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys- Including the cities of Walker Lake, Kobuk, Kivalina, Deering, Red Dog Dock, Selawik, Shungnak, Kotzebue, Noatak, Red Dog Mine, Noorvik, Buckland, Kiana, Ambler, and Candle 708 PM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range, and Upper Kobuk Valleys. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ825-222100- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0091.251222T0900Z-251222T2100Z/ Yukon Delta Coast- Including the cities of Mountain Village, Scammon Bay, Nunam Iqua, Hooper Bay, Chevak, Alakanuk, Emmonak, and Kotlik 708 PM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility as low as a half mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$
403 WWAK41 PAFG 221510 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 610 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 AKZ801-221615- /O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251222T2100Z/ Western Arctic Coast- Including the cities of Cape Lisburne, Point Lay, and Point Hope 610 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$
404 WWAK42 PAFG 221510 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 610 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 AKZ820-821-222100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251222T2100Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Diomede, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, and Shishmaref 610 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Wales, Tin City, and Diomede. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may be very difficult. Delay travel if possible. && $$ AKZ813>819-230100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-251224T1800Z/ South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys- Including the cities of Noatak, Kivalina, Ambler, Selawik, Kiana, Red Dog Mine, Buckland, Walker Lake, Noorvik, Deering, Kobuk, Shungnak, Kotzebue, Candle, and Red Dog Dock 610 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range, and Upper Kobuk Valleys. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ822>824-230100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-251223T0900Z/ Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- Including the cities of Taylor, Nome, White Mountain, Stebbins, Council, Serpentine Hot Springs, Koyuk, Pilgrim Springs, Unalakleet, Elim, Shaktoolik, St Michael, Haycock, and Golovin 610 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward Peninsula, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Additional Details: There will be a first round of snow Sunday morning bringing 1 to 3 inches of snow. Then, a stronger front moves in Monday morning with heavier snow with additional accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Gusty winds will be accompanied with the second round of snow resulting in areas of blowing snow. Visibility may be reduced to 1/2 or 1/4 mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ825-222100- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-251222T2100Z/ Yukon Delta Coast- Including the cities of Chevak, Emmonak, Hooper Bay, Mountain Village, Alakanuk, Nunam Iqua, Scammon Bay, and Kotlik 610 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility as low as a half mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$
064 WWAK42 PAFG 221953 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1053 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 AKZ820-821-222100- /O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251222T2100Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Shishmaref, Diomede, Teller, Wales, and Brevig Mission 1053 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ AKZ813>819-230000- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-251224T1800Z/ South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys- Including the cities of Shungnak, Red Dog Dock, Noorvik, Selawik, Kotzebue, Ambler, Kiana, Red Dog Mine, Noatak, Deering, Buckland, Candle, Kobuk, Walker Lake, and Kivalina 1053 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range, and Upper Kobuk Valleys. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ822>824-230000- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-251223T0900Z/ Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- Including the cities of Pilgrim Springs, White Mountain, Serpentine Hot Springs, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, Council, Unalakleet, Nome, Taylor, Shaktoolik, Haycock, Stebbins, and Golovin 1053 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward Peninsula, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Additional Details: There will be a first round of snow Sunday morning bringing 1 to 3 inches of snow. Then, a stronger front moves in Monday morning with heavier snow with additional accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Gusty winds will be accompanied with the second round of snow resulting in areas of blowing snow. Visibility may be reduced to 1/2 or 1/4 mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel may If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ825-222100- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-251222T2100Z/ Yukon Delta Coast- Including the cities of Nunam Iqua, Mountain Village, Hooper Bay, Kotlik, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Scammon Bay, and Chevak 1053 AM AKST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility as low as a half mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Dec 20, 4:05 AM AKST, 9 hours 13 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 20, 4:05 AM AKST, 9 hours 13 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
405 AM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
An active pattern continues to be looming for the next several
days. A front continues to push south across the eastern portion
of the state. this will provide the Upper Tanana a chance for snow
showers today. Temperatures are expected to drop behind this front
as cold, drier air follows behind this system. Looking out west, a
front continues to stall across the West Coast. A N-S oriented
front will begin to push over the West Coast this evening,
providing additional snowfall and an increase in southerly winds.
With this, a Winter Storm watch is in effect for the Lisburne
Peninsula and the western Seward Peninsula as the winds are
expected to be stronger there. A couple more systems will
continua to progress across the Bering and over the West Coast
which will continue the active, snowy pattern into the later
parts of the upcoming week.
&&
.KEY WEATHER MESSAGES...
Central and Eastern Interior...
- Temperatures will remain moderate for a good portion of the
Interior, today, with the frontal system from the N. Slope
providing cloud cover. A chance for snow from Delta Junction to
Northway is possible today as the front approaches the Alaska
Range.
- Temperatures are expected to drop this evening as the clouds
clear. Minimum temperatures between 45 and 55 below zero can be
expected. Coldest spots will be over the Yukon Flats.
- High pressure will continue to build across the Interior
throughout the weekend and into early parts of next week. This
leads up to the first of multiple systems moving westerly from
the Bering Sea.
- A chance for snow is possible for the southern portions of the
Central Interior Monday night into Tuesday. Expected snowfall
amounts are between 1" and 3" through Tuesday afternoon.
- A bit of uncertainty remains in place for the snowfall potential
around Christmas. Timing is the greatest uncertainty as models
are handling the ridge breakdown differently.
West Coast and Western Interior...
- A N-S oriented front stalls along the West Coast through Monday
morning.
- Additional snow of 1 to 3 inches expected.
- Gusty southerly winds through the Bering Strait and along the
Chukchi Sea coast may lead to periods of reduced visibility due
to blowing snow.
- A winter storm watch has been issued for possible blizzard
conditions.
- As the stalled front weakens, another system moves towards the
West Coast Monday morning. This brings even more snow of 2 to 4
inches to the West Coast and portions of the Western Interior
Monday afternoon through Tuesday. Total snow including the
stalled front of 3 to 7 inches.
- Another weak system brings additional snowfall to areas of the
West Coast Tuesday night through Thursday. Confidence is too low
to give a good snowfall estimate.
North Slope and Brooks Range...
- Winds will diminish rapidly early this morning and conditions
will improve.
- Southerly winds increase late tonight into Sunday with gusts up
to 30 mph possible west of Point Barrow and up to 20 mph
possible east of Point Barrow.
- The strongest gusts of 30 to 50 mph expected along the
Lisburne Peninsula and at Point Hope. A winter storm watch has
been issued for possible blizzard conditions.
- Another system approaches the West Coast Tuesday bringing
widespread snowfall and some gusty winds to the Western Arctic
Coast and Brooks Range. Confidence is too low to give a good
snowfall estimate at this time. Gusty winds could lead to
periods of reduced visibility due to blowing snow late next
week.
&&
.FORECAST ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION...
A series of systems will be moving across the state over the next
few days. Starting off, A system continues to push south across
the Eastern Interior. This will continue to provide cloud cover
and keep temperatures moderate, today, and bring a chance for snow
for the upper Tanana Valley. Temperatures will plummet behind
this system as a ridge will begin to build up and colder upper-
level temperatures move across the Interior.
Farther west, a N-S oriented front continues to stall across the
West Coast. This will bring widespread snowfall across much of the
area. Southerly winds are expected to increase over the Bering
Strait and Lisburne Peninsula. With this, a Winter Storm Watch is
in effect for these areas. The system will quickly stall out as
higher pressure will be building over the eastern portion of the
state.
Behind the N-S oriented front that stalls out, another system will
quickly follow behind and bring more snow for much of the state
beginning Monday. The system will continue move SE as it rides
over the ridge that is set up over the Aleutians.
The short-term portion of the forecast period will conclude with
another system pushing westerly, across the Seward Peninsula.
Solutions amongst models are varying with this third system as
some are keeping the ridge more prominent over the eastern portion
of the state, while others do not. This is also resulting in
various timing. That said, this will continue to be monitored
closely as the next several runs will be crucial.
&&
.EXTENDED FORECAST DAYS 4-7...
All of the models are continuing to show the potential for a
storm to bring widespread snowfall across the entire state. Broad
troughing is looking to set up across the state by Tuesday
afternoon. This will be setting up zonal flow across much of the
state. Another system is looking to ride along the trough
Thursday, but some models are handling the solutions differently.
The GFS is currently the most aggressive as it has a more
pronounced energy signature and bringing much more snow widespread
snow across the state through the end of the week. Behind this
system, models are continuing to hint at a familiar blocking
pattern setting up, with a ridge over the Bering. This would
provide northerly flow for much of the state, which would result
in much colder and drier conditions as the next weekend begins.
Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None
&&
.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Storm Watch for AKZ801-815-820-821.
Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ809.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801-802-852.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ805-808-809-850-853-855-858.
Gale Warning for PKZ806-807-811-857.
Gale Warning for PKZ810-854-856.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ816.
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ816.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ817.
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ817.
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ851.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ851.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ854.
&&
TwomblyThe office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 3:48 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 12 hr | |
| Dec 19, 3:49 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFG | 60 hr | |
| Dec 20, 3:45 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 48 hr | |
| Dec 20, 3:45 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 60 hr | |
| Dec 20, 3:46 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 4 days | |
| Dec 20, 3:46 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 4 days | |
| Dec 20, 3:46 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFG | 12 hr | |
| Dec 20, 1:18 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFG | Denali, Fairbanks North Star, Northwest Arctic, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 47 hr |
| Dec 20, 1:18 PM AKST | Winter Storm Warning | AFG | Denali, Fairbanks North Star, Nome Census Area, North Slope, Northwest Arctic, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 4 days |
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Sources
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