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Blizzard Warning 13, NWS Fairbanks, AK

February 12, 2026Kusilvak Census Area, Nome Census Area, Alaska

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 12, 2026, 1:23 PM AKST for Kusilvak Census Area, Nome Census Area, Alaska. It took effect at Feb 13, 2026, 9:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2026, 1:23 PM AKST (22:23 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2026, 9:00 AM AKST
Expired
Feb 14, 2026, 5:56 AM AKST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

Counties Kusilvak Census Area, AK, Nome Census Area, AK

The radar

The Nome radar (PAEC), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Nome Ap, (POME), launched 12:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 135 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Nome Ap, at 12:00Z on 2026-02-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Nome Ap, at 12:00Z on 2026-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 204 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
501 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
204 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
213 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

250 
WWAK42 PAFG 122223
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
123 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

AKZ825-140000-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.260213T1800Z-260214T2100Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including the cities of Mountain Village, Kotlik, Hooper Bay,
Scammon Bay, Emmonak, Nunam Iqua, Chevak, and Alakanuk
123 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast

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

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Areas of blowing and falling 
  snow could reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will be improving through tonight. 
  We expect snow to move in tomorrow morning, allowing blizzard 
  conditions to return. There is also a slight chance for a glaze of 
  ice on the YK Delta Friday night into Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$

AKZ826-827-140000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.260213T1800Z-260214T2100Z/
Lower Yukon River-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Savoonga, St Marys, Russian Mission,
Marshall, Pilot Station, and Gambell
123 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO NOON AKST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River and St Lawrence Island.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will be improving through tonight. 
  We expect snow to move in tomorrow morning, allowing blizzard 
  conditions to return. There is also a slight chance for a glaze of 
  ice on the YK Delta Friday night into Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$

AKZ814>818-820-821-140000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0018.260214T0000Z-260215T0000Z/
Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-Shishmaref-Bering
Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Kotzebue, Red Dog Mine, Brevig Mission,
Red Dog Dock, Deering, Selawik, Shishmaref, Teller, Noatak,
Wales, Buckland, Noorvik, Kivalina, Kiana, Diomede, and Candle
123 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 3 PM AKST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Bering Strait Coast, Kivalina and Red 
  Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, Northern Seward 
  Peninsula, and Shishmaref.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 3 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall and gusty winds could lead to 
  visibilities reducing to 1/2 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ822>824-828>830-851-852-140000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0011.260214T0000Z-260215T0000Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern
Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon
Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-North Slopes of the Western
Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Galena, Anvik, Nome, Shaktoolik, Taylor,
St Michael, Nulato, Koyuk, Stebbins, Koyukuk, Hughes, Grayling,
Huslia, White Mountain, Ruby, Holy Cross, Farewell Lake,
Serpentine Hot Springs, Shageluk, Council, Pilgrim Springs,
Golovin, McGrath, Kaltag, Elim, Nikolai, Takotna, Haycock, and
Unalakleet
123 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  10 inches possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward 
  Peninsula, Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, 
  Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, 
  Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall and gusty winds could lead to 
  visibilities reducing to 1/2 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
578 
WWAK42 PAFG 122235
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
135 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

AKZ825>827-140000-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.260213T1800Z-260214T2100Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Mountain Village, Kotlik, Hooper Bay,
Marshall, Savoonga, Scammon Bay, Emmonak, St Marys, Nunam Iqua,
Chevak, Russian Mission, Alakanuk, Pilot Station, and Gambell
135 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO NOON AKST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, St Lawrence Island, and Yukon Delta 
  Coast.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ814>818-820-821-140000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0018.260214T0000Z-260215T0000Z/
Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-Shishmaref-Bering
Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Kotzebue, Red Dog Mine, Brevig Mission,
Red Dog Dock, Deering, Selawik, Shishmaref, Teller, Noatak,
Wales, Buckland, Noorvik, Kivalina, Kiana, Diomede, and Candle
135 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 3 
PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Bering Strait Coast, Kivalina and Red 
  Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, Northern Seward 
  Peninsula, and Shishmaref.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 3 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall and gusty winds could lead to 
  visibilities reducing to 1/2 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ822>824-828>830-851-852-140000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WS.A.0011.260214T0000Z-260215T2100Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern
Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon
Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-North Slopes of the Western
Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Galena, Anvik, Nome, Shaktoolik, Taylor,
St Michael, Nulato, Koyuk, Stebbins, Koyukuk, Hughes, Grayling,
Huslia, White Mountain, Ruby, Holy Cross, Farewell Lake,
Serpentine Hot Springs, Shageluk, Council, Pilgrim Springs,
Golovin, McGrath, Kaltag, Elim, Nikolai, Takotna, Haycock, and
Unalakleet
135 PM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  10 inches possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward 
  Peninsula, Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, 
  Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, 
  Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall and gusty winds could lead to 
  visibilities reducing to 1/2 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
946 
WWAK42 PAFG 131456
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
556 AM AKST Fri Feb 13 2026

AKZ822>824-828>830-851-852-140000-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0011.260214T0000Z-260215T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0006.260214T0000Z-260215T2100Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern
Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon
Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-North Slopes of the Western
Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Koyukuk, St Michael, Takotna, Kaltag,
Grayling, Nome, Haycock, Huslia, Unalakleet, Shaktoolik,
Serpentine Hot Springs, Galena, Nulato, Ruby, Stebbins, Elim,
Koyuk, Shageluk, McGrath, Anvik, Council, Pilgrim Springs,
Taylor, Hughes, White Mountain, Nikolai, Farewell Lake, Golovin,
and Holy Cross
556 AM AKST Fri Feb 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON 
AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 
  12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward 
  Peninsula, Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, 
  Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, 
  Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall and gusty winds could lead to 
  visibilities reducing to 1/2 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ825>827-140000-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.260213T1800Z-260214T2100Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Chevak, Pilot Station, Savoonga, Mountain
Village, Emmonak, Scammon Bay, Kotlik, Hooper Bay, Gambell,
Russian Mission, Marshall, St Marys, Nunam Iqua, and Alakanuk
556 AM AKST Fri Feb 13 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON 
AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, St Lawrence Island, and Yukon Delta 
  Coast.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to noon AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ814>818-820-821-140000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0018.260214T0000Z-260215T0000Z/
Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-Shishmaref-Bering
Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Kotzebue, Red Dog Mine, Selawik, Noatak,
Wales, Kiana, Red Dog Dock, Deering, Buckland, Brevig Mission,
Teller, Candle, Noorvik, Diomede, Kivalina, and Shishmaref
556 AM AKST Fri Feb 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON TO 3 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Bering Strait Coast, Kivalina and Red 
  Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, Northern Seward 
  Peninsula, and Shishmaref.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall and gusty winds could lead to 
  visibilities reducing to 1/2 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
664 
WWAK42 PAFG 132035
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1135 AM AKST Fri Feb 13 2026

AKZ825>827-141600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260214T2100Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Marshall, St Marys,
Pilot Station, Kotlik, Alakanuk, Scammon Bay, Mountain Village,
Nunam Iqua, Emmonak, Chevak, Russian Mission, and Hooper Bay
1135 AM AKST Fri Feb 13 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  3 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Snow will mix 
  with freezing rain overnight Friday night with a glaze of ice 
  possible southwest of Anvik.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, St Lawrence Island, and Yukon Delta 
  Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ822>824-828>830-851-852-141600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0006.260214T0000Z-260215T2100Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern
Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon
Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-North Slopes of the Western
Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Pilgrim Springs, Koyuk, Hughes, Elim,
Unalakleet, Nikolai, Nulato, White Mountain, St Michael, Takotna,
Shaktoolik, Shageluk, Anvik, Farewell Lake, Golovin, Council,
Taylor, Kaltag, Stebbins, Grayling, Holy Cross, Serpentine Hot
Springs, McGrath, Huslia, Ruby, Nome, Galena, Koyukuk, and
Haycock
1135 AM AKST Fri Feb 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
TO NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 7 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward 
  Peninsula, Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, 
  Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, 
  Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 
1 1 for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

AKZ819-141600-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0018.260214T0000Z-260215T0300Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including the cities of Shungnak, Kobuk, and Ambler
1135 AM AKST Fri Feb 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 
PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 35 mph expected, 
  except up to 45 mph near Shungnak.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Bering Strait Coast, Kivalina and Red 
  Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, Northern Seward 
  Peninsula, and Shishmaref.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall and gusty winds could lead to 
  visibilities reducing to 1/2 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ814>818-820-821-141600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0018.260214T0000Z-260215T0300Z/
Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-Shishmaref-Bering
Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Noorvik, Shishmaref, Kivalina, Noatak,
Kiana, Diomede, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, Candle, Kotzebue,
Red Dog Dock, Buckland, Deering, Selawik, and Red Dog Mine
1135 AM AKST Fri Feb 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 
6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 35 mph expected, 
  except up to 45 mph near Shungnak.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Bering Strait Coast, Kivalina and Red 
  Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, Northern Seward 
  Peninsula, and Shishmaref.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall and gusty winds could lead to 
  visibilities reducing to 1/2 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or 
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$
168 
WWAK42 PAFG 141153
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
253 AM AKST Sat Feb 14 2026

AKZ814>821-150100-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260215T0300Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260215T0300Z/
Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Kobuk, Brevig Mission, Red Dog Dock,
Noorvik, Red Dog Mine, Selawik, Kivalina, Buckland, Ambler,
Wales, Kiana, Noatak, Deering, Shishmaref, Kotzebue, Teller,
Diomede, Candle, and Shungnak
253 AM AKST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 40 mph expected, 
  except up to 50 mph near Kotzebue.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Bering Strait Coast, Kivalina and Red 
  Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, Northern Seward 
  Peninsula, and Shishmaref.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall and gusty winds are causing 
  visibilities to drop to 1/4 mile or less. Conditions will briefly 
  improve as the winds shift southwesterly later this morning. By 
  midday expect conditions to deteriorate once again.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ825>827-142100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260214T2100Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Emmonak, Gambell, Scammon Bay, Nunam
Iqua, Hooper Bay, Pilot Station, Mountain Village, Russian
Mission, St Marys, Savoonga, Chevak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, and
Marshall
253 AM AKST Sat Feb 14 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, St Lawrence Island, and Yukon Delta 
  Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ822>824-828>830-851-852-150100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260215T2100Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern
Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon
Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-North Slopes of the Western
Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Shageluk, St Michael, McGrath, Ruby,
Council, Nome, Holy Cross, Huslia, Elim, Shaktoolik, Farewell
Lake, Koyukuk, Unalakleet, Nulato, Stebbins, Koyuk, Taylor,
Pilgrim Springs, Nikolai, Serpentine Hot Springs, Takotna,
Hughes, Galena, Haycock, Grayling, Anvik, Kaltag, White Mountain,
and Golovin
253 AM AKST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward 
  Peninsula, Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, 
  Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, 
  Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 
1 1 for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$
139 
WWAK42 PAFG 141456
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
556 AM AKST Sat Feb 14 2026

AKZ825>827-141600-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260214T2100Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Emmonak, Gambell, Scammon Bay, Nunam
Iqua, Hooper Bay, Pilot Station, Mountain Village, Russian
Mission, St Marys, Savoonga, Chevak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, and
Marshall
556 AM AKST Sat Feb 14 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The blizzard threat has ended. Light Snow and gusty winds could 
lower visibility tonight, but should remain above 1/2 mile.

$$

AKZ814>821-150100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260215T0300Z/
Noatak Valley-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Kobuk, Brevig Mission, Red Dog Dock,
Noorvik, Red Dog Mine, Selawik, Kivalina, Buckland, Ambler,
Wales, Kiana, Noatak, Deering, Shishmaref, Kotzebue, Teller,
Diomede, Candle, and Shungnak
556 AM AKST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 40 mph expected, 
  except up to 50 mph near Kotzebue.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Bering Strait Coast, Kivalina and Red 
  Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, Noatak Valley, Northern Seward 
  Peninsula, and Shishmaref.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall and gusty winds are causing 
  visibilities to drop to 1/4 mile or less. Conditions will briefly 
  improve as the winds shift southwesterly later this morning. By 
  midday expect conditions to deteriorate once again.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ822>824-828>830-851-852-150100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260215T2100Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern
Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon
Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-North Slopes of the Western
Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Shageluk, St Michael, McGrath, Ruby,
Council, Nome, Holy Cross, Huslia, Elim, Shaktoolik, Farewell
Lake, Koyukuk, Unalakleet, Nulato, Stebbins, Koyuk, Taylor,
Pilgrim Springs, Nikolai, Serpentine Hot Springs, Takotna,
Hughes, Galena, Haycock, Grayling, Anvik, Kaltag, White Mountain,
and Golovin
556 AM AKST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward 
  Peninsula, Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, 
  Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, 
  Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 
1 1 for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 11, 3:49 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG60 hr
Feb 11, 3:49 PM AKSTGale WarningAFG24 hr
Feb 12, 3:45 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG5 days
Feb 12, 3:46 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG8 days
Feb 12, 1:23 PM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFGNome Census Area, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area17 hr
Feb 12, 1:23 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFGNome Census Area, Northwest Arctic38 hr
Feb 12, 1:33 PM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFGDenali, Fairbanks North Star, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area23 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.