Blizzard Warning 16, NWS Fairbanks, AK

419 
WWAK42 PAFG 161629
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
729 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

AKZ830-851-852-161730-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WS.A.0014.260217T0600Z-260219T0000Z/
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-North Slopes of the Western Alaska
Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Shageluk, Grayling, Farewell Lake, Anvik,
Nikolai, McGrath, Takotna, and Holy Cross
729 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

There will be around 2 to 5 inches of snow from Anvik to Nikolai 
Monday night through Wednesday evening.

$$

AKZ820>822-825-827-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0016.260217T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Yukon Delta Coast-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Teller, Golovin, Kotlik, Shishmaref,
Scammon Bay, Diomede, Savoonga, White Mountain, Nome, Gambell,
Alakanuk, Brevig Mission, Mountain Village, Hooper Bay, Chevak,
Nunam Iqua, Wales, and Emmonak
729 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 
PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Shishmaref, Southern Seward Peninsula 
  Coast, St Lawrence Island, and Yukon Delta Coast.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result 
  in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall potential will be on the 
  south side of the Seward Peninsula.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ815-817-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0016.260217T1200Z-260219T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Baldwin Peninsula-
Including the cities of Red Dog Dock, Kotzebue, and Kivalina
729 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall will be along the Baldwin 
  Peninsula. Whiteout conditions are expected along the coastline 
  with the worst conditions arriving Monday evening and continuing 
  through Tuesday night.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ813-819-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0008.260217T1200Z-260219T0000Z/
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including the cities of Walker Lake, Ambler, Kobuk, and Shungnak
729 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM 
AKST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk 
  Valleys.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible in Kobuk Valley Monday night through Wednesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ814-816-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0008.260217T1200Z-260219T0000Z/
Noatak Valley-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Including the cities of Red Dog Mine, Kiana, Noatak, Noorvik, and
Selawik
729 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM 
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley and Noatak Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible in Kobuk and Noatak Valleys Monday night through 
  Wednesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ823-824-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0008.260217T1200Z-260219T0000Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Council, Stebbins, Taylor, Koyuk,
Shaktoolik, Serpentine Hot Springs, St Michael, Haycock, Pilgrim
Springs, Elim, and Unalakleet
729 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM 
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 
  12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills and Interior Seward 
  Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Whiteout conditions are possible with the 
  worst conditions arriving Monday afternoon and continuing through 
  early Tuesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ828-829-180100-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0014.260217T0600Z-260219T0000Z/
/O.EXA.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.260217T1200Z-260219T0000Z/
Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Nulato, Ruby, Galena, Kaltag, Hughes,
Huslia, and Koyukuk
729 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, 
  Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, and 
  Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing snow is possible and visibility 
  may approach one-half mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ818-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.260217T1200Z-260219T0000Z/
Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Candle, Deering, and Buckland
729 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 
PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. 
  Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible at times Monday evening through Tuesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ826-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.260217T1200Z-260219T0000Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including the cities of Marshall, Pilot Station, Russian Mission,
and St Marys
729 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 
PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. 
  Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible from Monday morning through Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

BB

546 
WWAK42 PAFG 170330
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
630 PM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

AKZ815-817-180100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0016.260217T0330Z-260219T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Baldwin Peninsula-
Including the cities of Red Dog Dock, Kotzebue, and Kivalina
630 PM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall will be along the Baldwin 
  Peninsula. Whiteout conditions are expected along the coastline 
  with the worst conditions arriving Monday evening and continuing 
  through Tuesday night.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ813-819-180100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0008.260217T0330Z-260219T0000Z/
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including the cities of Kobuk, Ambler, Shungnak, and Walker Lake
630 PM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 15 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk 
  Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible in Kobuk Valley Monday night through Wednesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ814-816-180100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0008.260217T0330Z-260219T0000Z/
Noatak Valley-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Including the cities of Selawik, Noatak, Noorvik, Red Dog Mine,
and Kiana
630 PM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley and Noatak Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible in Kobuk and Noatak Valleys Monday night through 
  Wednesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ823-824-180100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0008.260217T0330Z-260219T0000Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Unalakleet, Shaktoolik, Stebbins, Pilgrim
Springs, St Michael, Serpentine Hot Springs, Koyuk, Haycock,
Elim, Council, and Taylor
630 PM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills and Interior Seward 
  Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Whiteout conditions are possible with the 
  worst conditions arriving Monday afternoon and continuing through 
  early Tuesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ820>822-825-827-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Yukon Delta Coast-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Teller, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Golovin,
Emmonak, Gambell, White Mountain, Savoonga, Mountain Village,
Scammon Bay, Shishmaref, Nunam Iqua, Chevak, Wales, Brevig
Mission, Nome, Diomede, and Hooper Bay
630 PM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 
  12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Shishmaref, Southern Seward Peninsula 
  Coast, St Lawrence Island, and Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result 
  in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall potential will be on the 
  south side of the Seward Peninsula.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ818-180100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.260217T0330Z-260219T0000Z/
Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Buckland, Candle, and Deering
630 PM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. 
  Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible at times Monday evening through Tuesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ826-180100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.260217T0330Z-260219T0000Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including the cities of St Marys, Pilot Station, Russian Mission,
and Marshall
630 PM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. 
  Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible from Monday morning through Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ828-829-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.260217T1200Z-260219T0000Z/
Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Koyukuk, Galena, Hughes, Huslia, Nulato,
Kaltag, and Ruby
630 PM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 
PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 
  and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, 
  Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, and 
  Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing snow is possible and visibility 
  may approach one-half mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

CM

212 
WWAK42 PAFG 180012
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
312 PM AKST Tue Feb 17 2026

AKZ815-817-181600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Baldwin Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kivalina, Red Dog Dock, and Kotzebue
312 PM AKST Tue Feb 17 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall will be along the Baldwin 
  Peninsula. Whiteout conditions are expected along the coastline 
  with the worst conditions continuing through Tuesday night.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ820>822-825-827-181600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Yukon Delta Coast-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Shishmaref, White Mountain, Gambell,
Hooper Bay, Golovin, Chevak, Alakanuk, Savoonga, Scammon Bay,
Teller, Brevig Mission, Wales, Kotlik, Nome, Emmonak, Diomede,
Nunam Iqua, and Mountain Village
312 PM AKST Tue Feb 17 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 
  12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Shishmaref, Southern Seward Peninsula 
  Coast, St Lawrence Island, and Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result 
  in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall potential will be on the 
  south side of the Seward Peninsula.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ813-819-181600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including the cities of Kobuk, Walker Lake, Shungnak, and Ambler
312 PM AKST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 15 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk 
  Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible in Kobuk Valley through Wednesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ814-816-181600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Noatak Valley-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Including the cities of Noatak, Noorvik, Selawik, Red Dog Mine,
and Kiana
312 PM AKST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley and Noatak Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible in Kobuk and Noatak Valleys through Wednesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ823-824-181600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of St Michael, Koyuk, Haycock, Unalakleet,
Elim, Pilgrim Springs, Shaktoolik, Serpentine Hot Springs,
Council, Taylor, and Stebbins
312 PM AKST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills and Interior Seward 
  Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Whiteout conditions are possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ818-181600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Buckland, Candle, and Deering
312 PM AKST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. 
  Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible at times through Tuesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ826-181600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including the cities of Pilot Station, Marshall, Russian Mission,
and St Marys
312 PM AKST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. 
  Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ828-829-181600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Galena, Kaltag, Ruby, Koyukuk, Hughes,
Huslia, and Nulato
312 PM AKST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 
  and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, 
  Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, and 
  Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing snow is possible and visibility 
  may approach one-half mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

CM

825 
WWAK42 PAFG 180934
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1234 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

AKZ820>822-825-827-181045-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Yukon Delta Coast-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Wales, Hooper Bay, Savoonga, Nome,
Shishmaref, Emmonak, Gambell, White Mountain, Nunam Iqua,
Diomede, Mountain Village, Alakanuk, Chevak, Brevig Mission,
Golovin, Teller, Kotlik, and Scammon Bay
1234 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have weakened, allowing conditions to improve. Scattered 
snow showers may continue across the YK-Delta through Thursday night.

$$

AKZ815-817-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Baldwin Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kotzebue, Red Dog Dock, and Kivalina
1234 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall will be along the Baldwin 
  Peninsula. Whiteout conditions are expected along the coastline 
  with the worst conditions continuing through Tuesday night.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ813-819-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including the cities of Ambler, Kobuk, Shungnak, and Walker Lake
1234 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 15 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk 
  Valleys.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible in Kobuk Valley through Wednesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ814-816-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Noatak Valley-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Including the cities of Selawik, Red Dog Mine, Kiana, Noorvik,
and Noatak
1234 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley and Noatak Valley.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible in Kobuk and Noatak Valleys through Wednesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ823-824-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Haycock, Shaktoolik, Unalakleet,
Serpentine Hot Springs, St Michael, Stebbins, Pilgrim Springs,
Taylor, Koyuk, Elim, and Council
1234 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills and Interior Seward 
  Peninsula.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Whiteout conditions are possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ818-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Buckland, Candle, and Deering
1234 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. 
  Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ826-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including the cities of Russian Mission, Marshall, St Marys, and
Pilot Station
1234 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. 
  Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are 
  possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ828-829-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Hughes, Galena, Koyukuk, Huslia, Nulato,
Kaltag, and Ruby
1234 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 
  and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, 
  Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, and 
  Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing snow is possible and visibility 
  may approach one-half mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

051 
WWAK42 PAFG 182344
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
244 PM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

AKZ815-817-190045-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Baldwin Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kivalina, Red Dog Dock, and Kotzebue
244 PM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

AKZ813-814-816-819-823-824-190045-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-Lower
Kobuk Valley-Upper Kobuk Valleys-Interior Seward Peninsula-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Red Dog Mine, Council, Selawik, Haycock,
Walker Lake, Shungnak, Serpentine Hot Springs, Pilgrim Springs,
Stebbins, Unalakleet, St Michael, Noorvik, Shaktoolik, Noatak,
Ambler, Kiana, Elim, Taylor, Koyuk, and Kobuk
244 PM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...

The threat has ended, expect conditions to continue to improve.

$$

AKZ818-826-828-829-190045-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Northern Seward Peninsula-Lower Yukon River-Lower Koyukuk Valley-
Middle Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of St Marys, Pilot Station, Ruby, Candle,
Russian Mission, Galena, Kaltag, Buckland, Huslia, Marshall,
Deering, Hughes, Nulato, and Koyukuk
244 PM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...

The main round of accumulating snow has ended, therefore the 
advisory will be allowed to expire. Additional snow showers are 
expected tonight with minor accumulations possible.

$$

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
248 PM AKST Sun Feb 15 2026

.SYNOPSIS...
Moderate snow is moving through the Central and Eastern Interior
leaving behind several inches of powdery snow in its wake. Light
snow and snow showers look to persist through Monday morning as
moisture remains over the Southern Interior. All eyes then turn to
the West Coast as a strong Bering Sea low brings heavy snow,
strong winds and blizzard conditions to most of the West Coast
and portions of the Western Interior Monday afternoon and
continuing into Wednesday. This front then moves into the Central
Interior with moderate and potentially heavy snow midweek.

&&

.KEY WEATHER MESSAGES...
Central and Eastern Interior...
- Moderate to heavy snow is moving east and will end tonight
  leaving only light snow and snow showers lingering through
  Monday morning.

- Monday for most spots will be a drying day and clear skies
  briefly return late Monday night leading to cold temps dropping
  into the 20s and 30s below zero.

- Tuesday will warm back up as clouds move in,There's a slight
  chance for light snow in the morning, though any snow won't
  accumulate too much (1 inch or less) and ends by the afternoon.

- Wednesday comes with steadier and heavier snow which may
  continue into Thursday. Several inches of snow are possible.

West Coast and Western Interior...
- A break in snow and wind continues through Monday morning, then
  a strong front brings heavy snow and strong wind gusts (60+ mph
  possible along the coast) Monday morning into Tuesday morning.
	- Blizzard conditions are likely for much of the coastline.
	- Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are possible
   along the coast. The highest accumulations looks to be on the
   Southern Seward Peninsula and St. Lawrence Island.

- Periods of snow and gusty winds continue through Wednesday in
  most spots. Strong winds and moderate to heavy snow is likely
  from Kotzebue Sound to Point Hope Tuesday afternoon into
  Wednesday.

- Significant blowing and drifting snow as well as whiteout
  conditions are possible as the front progresses northward Monday
  through Wednesday.

- Drier and colder weather begins to settle into the region
  towards the end of the week.

North Slope and Brooks Range..
- Mostly quiet weather continues through Monday afternoon. More
  active weather arriving Monday night into Tuesday.

- Light snow is expected to move onto the Western Brooks Range and
  Chukchi Sea Coast Tuesday morning bringing a fresh 1 to 3
  inches of blowable snow.

- Strong east/southeast winds expected for most of the day Tuesday
  with blizzard conditions possible once again in Point Lay, Point
  Hope and Wainwright.
	- Point Hope could see wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph Tuesday and
   begin to weaken Wednesday morning.

&&

.FORECAST ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION...
A shortwave trough is moving through the Central and Eastern
Interior with light to moderate snow remaining through the evening
and mostly ending overnight. Some light snow and snow showers may
linger in the southern Interior through tomorrow morning but dry
air will encompass the area ending all snow by the afternoon.
Temperatures in the Western Interior Valleys tomorrow morning
will drop into the 20s and 30s below zero while the Central and
Eastern Interior Valleys will drop into the 20s and 30s below zero
Tuesday morning.

The big story is a strong Bering Sea low which will move into the
Gulf of Anadyr tomorrow allowing for a potent front to bring
strong east-southeast winds to all of the West Coast beginning in
St. Lawrence Island and the Yukon Delta Coast Monday morning. This
front traverses to the Seward Peninsula by Monday night with wind
gusts upwards of 50 to 60 mph at times. Snow will be accompanied
by this front and be heavy at times. There will be widespread
blizzard conditions Monday through Tuesday morning from the
Seward Peninsula south. North of the Seward Peninsula will get
this front as well, but the bulk of the strongest winds and
heaviest snow will be Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.
From Shishmaref to Point Hope, wind gusts will be upwards of 50 to
60 mph as well with whiteout conditions possible. After this first
front passes, a shortwave will wrap around the low with another
push of moisture and snow along the coast from Tuesday through
Wednesday. Snow totals will vary as there will be relatively low
ratios due to the strong winds. Most spots will see around 6
inches with localized areas seeing up to 12 inches along the
coast.

The Interior will get the remnants of the second moisture push. As
of now, there is still some uncertainty with how much snow will
fall, but increasing confidence in several inches of snow. The
snow will arrive in the Central Interior Wednesday morning and can
continue through Thursday and even Friday as lingering snow
showers. This should be another round of high ratio snow and with
models honing in on QPF values 0.30" to 0.40", there is a chance
for >6" over 2 days. Otherwise, the weather looks to calm down and
cool off for the most part this weekend.

&&

.EXTENDED FORECAST DAYS 4-7...
Snow will be scattered around the Interior and North Slope
Thursday and Friday. Saturday will be mostly dry with a cooling
trend in the Interior. Models this weekend are a bit different.
But they are hinting at the potential for another round of snow
this weekend, but it doesn't appear to be too significant. Past
this weekend, we will have to see if the NPAC ridge builds back
in, or if the shortwaves continue to suppress it.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Storm Watch for AKZ801-814>818.
     Winter Storm Watch for AKZ813-819-828>830-851-852.
     Winter Storm Watch for AKZ820>827.
     Winter Storm Warning for AKZ834-838>847.
PK...Gale Warning for PKZ801-802-817-850-854.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ803.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ804.
     Gale Warning for PKZ805-806-852.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ807-856.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ808>810-855.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ814.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ815.
     Gale Warning for PKZ816.
     Storm Warning for PKZ851.
     Gale Warning for PKZ853.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ861.
&&

Bianco