Blizzard Warning 8, NWS Anchorage, AK

804 
WWAK42 PAFC 122014
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1114 AM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

AKZ756-757-130000-
/O.EXB.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260213T0000Z/
Interior Kuskokwim Delta-Western Capes-
Including the cities of Akiachak, Kwethluk, Goodnews Bay, Bethel,
Kasigluk, and Platinum
1114 AM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Visibility could be 
  reduced to as low as one quarter mile.

* WHERE...Interior Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

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AKZ755-130000-
/O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260213T0000Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-
Including the cities of Kipnuk, Toksook Bay, Mekoryuk, and
Quinhagak
1114 AM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Visibility could be 
  reduced to as low as one quarter mile.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could blow 
  around unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions will likely be north of 
  Kipnuk, including Toksook Bay and Mekoryuk. From Kipnuk south, 
  expect blowing snow with visibilities generally around one half 
  mile, although visibilities may drop to one quarter mile at times.

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.

&&

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355 
WWAK42 PAFC 122348
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
248 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

AKZ755>757-131615-
/O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0023.260213T1800Z-260214T1800Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-
Including the cities of Bethel, Goodnews Bay, Toksook Bay,
Akiachak, Platinum, Mekoryuk, Quinhagak, Kipnuk, Kasigluk, and
Kwethluk
248 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 AM AKST 
SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions may continue through 5pm, but 
  conditions are expected to improve quickly this afternoon. A 
  wintry mix is expected Friday and into Saturday with snow 
  eventually becoming rain.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, and Western Capes.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 9 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of snow and blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility. Snow becoming rain could make travel very 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A complex weather system will move through 
  the region Friday and into Saturday. Friday morning will see snow, 
  followed by rain and snow Friday evening along the coast. After a 
  brief lull in activity, snow and rain will pick up overnight 
  Friday, eventually turning into rain, south of the Kuskokwim 
  river. North of the river, potentially heavy snow may fall with 1 
  inch an hour rates. Complexity of the weather may mean the 
  dividing line between rain and snow may shift as time continues. 
  Please stay tuned into the forecast for the latest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if travel is necessary.

&&

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AKZ761-762-131615-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0023.260213T1500Z-260214T1500Z/
Central Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Pilot Point, Egegik, and Port Heiden
248 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix is expected Friday and into Saturday with snow 
  eventually becoming rain.

* WHERE...Central Alaska Peninsula and Northern Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and rain could make travel very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A complex weather system will move through 
  the region Friday and into Saturday. Early friday a brief shot of 
  snow will quickly move up along the AKPEN, transitioning to rain 
  by the early afternoon. After a longer lull in activity, rain and 
  snow will pick up overnight Friday, eventually turning into all 
  rain after midnight. Rain should exit the region before sunrise 
  Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if travel is necessary.

&&

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AKZ763>766-131615-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0023.260213T1800Z-260214T1800Z/
Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay
Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak-
Including the cities of New Stuyahok, Dillingham, Koliganek,
Nondalton, Port Alsworth, Aleknagik, Manokotak, Togiak, King
Salmon, Kokhanok, Naknek, and Iliamna
248 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 AM AKST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix is expected Friday and into Saturday with snow 
  eventually becoming rain.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon), Inland 
  Bristol Bay, Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak, and Northern 
  Bristol Bay Coast.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 9 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Snow becoming rain could make travel very difficult. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A complex weather system will move through 
  the region Friday and into Saturday. Early Friday afternoon, snow 
  will move inland from the coast and expand quickly over the 
  region. Snowfall amounts will range from 2 to 4 inches, though 
  localized 6 inch amounts are possible. Late Friday afternoon and 
  early evening will see a lull in snow showers. Shortly after 
  midnight, rain and snow will transition to all rain before 
  sunrise. All rain showers should exit the region before sunrise 
  Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if travel is necessary.

&&

$$

Shea

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
343 AM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA
(Days 1 through 3: Today through Saturday evening)...

An inverted trough situated over the Kenai Peninsula overnight
brought an area of moderate to heavy snow from Homer to Kenai and
Big Lake through early this morning. The trough is weakening this
morning as the upper-level support shears apart, a result in a
potent upper-level low continues to move east toward the Alaska
Panhandle and the diffluence aloft providing the lift for the
development of snow showers diminishes. Still, a chance for snow
showers across northern Cook Inlet east to the Anchorage Bowl and
Matanuska Valley will remain through tonight as a shortwave over
the Southwest Alaska coast slides east today.

The bigger challenge in the short term will be the development
and extent of low stratus and fog tonight through Friday night.
The aforementioned shortwave will advect some colder and drier air
along with a westerly shift in the winds aloft, suggesting a
general trend in clearing skies. However, weak flow near the
surface and some weak vorticity advection may result in stubborn
low cloud cover and/or fog across the Anchorage Bowl, Matanuska
Valley, and Copper River Basin overnight tonight and again Friday
night into Saturday morning. The shortwave trough will move over
Southcentral tonight, quickly followed by a second on Friday.
These features may even allow for some flurries or very light snow
if, indeed, there is lingering cloud cover and moisture from the
most recent snow event.

The eastward progression of the shortwave troughs, coupled with
cold air advection, will also result in the development of gusty
winds winds through the favored gaps and passes such as Thompson
Pass, Resurrection Bay, and Passage Canal through Friday. The next
weather-maker arrives for Saturday as a Bering system pushes
inland of Southwest Alaska and over Southcentral Alaska. Snow is
looking likely across most locations with some rain/snow mix
potential near the coast. Stay tuned to the forecast for further
updates regarding Saturday's system.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHWEST ALASKA/BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS (Days
1 through 3)...

The large Bering Sea low is finally pushing onshore over Southwest
Alaska and will continue weakening. Light snow showers will
continue drifting eastward across Southwest Alaska through today,
with some colder air pushing in on the backside. Some light
blowing/drifting snow is possible along the coast this morning as
gusty winds slowly diminish, though falling snow is expected to
taper off early this morning. By this afternoon and evening, weak
ridging will bring further calm to the mainland with pockets of
blue sky showing before sunset.

Moving into the weekend, the next weather maker will slide across
the Bering from west to east. This all stems from a low barreling
towards Kamchatka. Extending south and east from this low is a
rather expansive occluded front that will eventually develop a
triple point low near St. Paul. Warmer air is expected to
accompany the front, to once again shove the colder air mass out
and bring warmer temperatures across the Bering and Southwest
Alaska. Winds and rain are expected across the Aleutian Chain,
with gales near Shemya diminishing to small craft as they cross
the Central Aleutians. However, a secondary low gets pulled north
out of the North Pacific towards the Central/Eastern Aleutians
Friday/Saturday, bringing stronger winds to the Eastern Aleutians
and Alaska Peninsula, with some models hinting at storm force
gusts, though uncertainty remains. The weekend will see the
return to unsettled weather as precipitation of many forms will
move back over land.

&&

.LONG TERM FORECAST (Days 4 through 7 - Sunday through
Wednesday)...

Persistent upper level ridging looks to remain anchored in the
Pacific with shortwaves rounding the top of the ridge axis this
weekend into early next week. A low pressure system and its
accompanying front move through Southwest Alaska Saturday. The
main threat with this system at this time looks to be the
potential for moderate snowfall across interior Southwest Alaska,
rain mixing with snow along the coast, and rainfall across the
Alaska Peninsula. This system crosses the AKPen and moves into the
Gulf Saturday night and quickly continues toward Southeast Alaska
on Sunday. With slight weakening as it crosses the AKPen and a
deepening shortwave, there is an increased chance for snowfall
across Southcentral Saturday night into Sunday. High pressure
under a Bering ridge moves in behind the low which tightens the
pressure gradient in the southern AKPen and Barren Islands. This
will increase the chance for gusty northwesterly gap winds Sunday
into Monday.

The Bering ridge moves over Southcentral Monday before a second
progressive shortwave moves through the AKPen and breaks it down
Monday night. This brings increased chances for precipitation
Monday across Southwest and Tuesday across coastal Southcentral. A
surface low develops in the western Gulf Tuesday, resulting in
another tight pressure gradient which will increase the chance for
gusty northwesterly gap winds from the AKPen through the Barren
Islands. Models continue ridging over the Pacific through midweek
with weak waves traversing over the Aleutian Chain. However, there
is divergence on the timing of waves over the Aleutians and the
movement of an Arctic trough southwards from northern Alaska.
These details will become more clear in the coming days.

PA

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.AVIATION...

PANC...MVFR to IFR conditions expected through the early morning
hours, then VFR conditions will prevail by late this morning and
early this afternoon. Snow showers are expected to continue to
move through the region through the morning hours, clearing out by
the afternoon. Wind speeds will shift southeasterly by the late
morning, but will remain light. Low stratus and fog may develop
tonight, potentially dropping conditions to IFR at times.

&&

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
1213 AM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

AKZ701-711-722-723-121300-
Anchorage-Lower Matanuska Valley-SW Kenai Peninsula-
NW Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Eklutna, Palmer,
Wasilla, Big Lake, Homer, Anchor Point, Ninilchik, Clam Gulch,
Kenai, Soldotna, Sterling, and Nikiski
1213 AM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...BANDS OF HEAVY SNOW FROM HOMER NORTH TO WASILLA THROUGH EARLY
THURSDAY MORNING...

A band of heavy snow continues to slowly lift north across the
western Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage Bowl, and western Matanuska
Valley overnight. Snowfall rates within this band may approach one
to two inches per hour at times. Expect significantly reduced
visibility as low as one half mile or less at times in heavy snow
bands. One to three inches of snow accumulation is possible where
heavy snow bands persist, especially along the Sterling Highway
corridor from Kenai to Homer.