Blizzard Warning 13, NWS Anchorage, AK

Issued

Mar 10, 2026, 4:03 PM AKDT (00:03 UTC)

Expired

Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 AM AKDT

In force

14 hr

Issued by

NWS Anchorage, AK

County Aleutians East Borough, AK

959 
WWAK42 PAFC 110003
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
403 PM AKDT Tue Mar 10 2026

AKZ781-111215-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260311T1400Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.260311T0003Z-260311T1400Z/
Southern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of False Pass, Sand Point, and Cold Bay
403 PM AKDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring reducing visibility to 1/4 
  mile. Additional snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Winds gusting 
  between 40 and 50 mph with isolated gusts 60 to 70 mph. Wind chill 
  values 10 below to 20 below zero.

* WHERE...Southern Alaska Peninsula, including Cold Bay, False Pass, 
  and Sand Point.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could 
  cause extensive damage to power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the showery nature of these heavy snow 
  showers produced by the clouds streaming off the ice edge, 
  conditions can vary greatly over a short distance.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout 
conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

AKZ755-111200-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260311T1200Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-
Including the cities of Kipnuk, Mekoryuk, Quinhagak, and Toksook
Bay
403 PM AKDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility 
  reduced to one-quarter mile or less at times due to blowing snow.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast close to Etolin Strait, including 
  Toksook Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to 
  blowing snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ground blizzard conditions have been observed 
  along portions of the Kuskokwim Delta coast this morning. There is 
  no new snowfall associated with this system, but gusty northerly 
  winds are lofting snow from the ground across areas particularly 
  near Etolin Strait. Conditions expected to improve quickly as the 
  winds diminish by early Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

&&

$$

TK

102 
WWAK42 PAFC 110432
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
832 PM AKDT Tue Mar 10 2026

AKZ755-110545-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260311T1200Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-
Including the cities of Kipnuk, Mekoryuk, Quinhagak, and Toksook
Bay
832 PM AKDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Etolin Straight have 
improved.

$$

AKZ781-111400-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260311T1400Z/
Southern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of False Pass, Sand Point, and Cold Bay
832 PM AKDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring reducing visibility to 1/4 
  mile. Winds gusting between 40 and 50 mph with isolated gusts 60 
  to 70 mph. Wind chill values 10 below to 20 below zero.

* WHERE...Southern Alaska Peninsula, including Cold Bay, False Pass, 
  and Sand Point.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could 
  cause extensive damage to power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions have improved since this 
  afternoon, but snow showers may continue to periodically reduce 
  visibilities to 1/4 mile throughout the night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout 
conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

TK

759 
WWAK42 PAFC 111346
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
546 AM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2026

AKZ781-111500-
/O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260311T1400Z/
Southern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of False Pass, Cold Bay, and Sand Point
546 AM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM AKDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Conditions will continue to improve as winds begin to slowly weaken. 
Periods of blowing snow and reduced visibilities will remain 
possible through this morning.

$$

JH

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