Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2026
Blizzard Warning 21, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Mar 5, 2026, 2:48 PM AKST for Kusilvak Census Area, Nome Census Area, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. It took effect at Mar 6, 2026, 9:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 36 hr. 7 reports 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
- Mar 5, 2026, 2:48 PM AKST (23:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 6, 2026, 9:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Mar 7, 2026, 9:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
Counties Kusilvak Census Area, AK, Nome Census Area, AK, Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
The radar
The Nome radar (PAEC), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:53 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2:48 PM AKST | BLIZZARD | Brevig Mission, AK | PFKT 3rd hr G35 1/4SM. |
| Mar 6, 2:48 PM AKST | BLIZZARD | Brevig Mission, AK | PFKT 3rd hr G35 1/4SM. |
| Mar 6, 3:19 PM AKST | BLIZZARD | Wales, AK | PAIW 3rd hr G35 1/4SM. |
| Mar 6, 3:19 PM AKST | BLIZZARD | Wales, AK | PAIW 3rd hr G35 1/4SM. |
| Mar 7, 11:35 AM AKST | BLIZZARD | Chevak, AK | PAVA 11:35 3rd hr G35 1/4SM. |
| Mar 7, 11:35 AM AKST | BLIZZARD | Chevak, AK | PAVA 11:35 3rd hr G35 1/4SM. |
| Mar 7, 11:35 AM AKST | BLIZZARD | Chevak, AK | PAVA 11:35 3rd hr G35 1/4SM. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Nome Ap, (POME), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 110 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
- 1594 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 9 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 69 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
044 WWAK42 PAFG 052348 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 248 PM AKST Thu Mar 5 2026 AKZ820-821-070100- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0022.260306T1800Z-260308T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0021.260306T1800Z-260308T0600Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Teller, Diomede, Wales, Shishmaref, and Brevig Mission 248 PM AKST Thu Mar 5 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede. * WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. 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. && $$ AKZ815-070100- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.260306T1800Z-260308T0600Z/ Kivalina and Red Dog Dock- Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock 248 PM AKST Thu Mar 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. && $$
6 follow-up statements
461 WWAK42 PAFG 061838 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 938 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026 AKZ820-821-070100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Brevig Mission, Shishmaref, Teller, Wales, and Diomede 938 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. 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. && $$ AKZ824-070100- /O.EXA.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- Including the cities of Koyuk, Unalakleet, Elim, St Michael, Shaktoolik, and Stebbins 938 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Shaktoolik. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ815-070100- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Kivalina and Red Dog Dock- Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock 938 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling. && $$
546 WWAK42 PAFG 062011 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1111 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026 AKZ820-821-080100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Brevig Mission, Shishmaref, Teller, Wales, and Diomede 1111 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ827-080100- /O.EXA.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ St Lawrence Island- Including the cities of Gambell and Savoonga 1111 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ815-080100- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Kivalina and Red Dog Dock- Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock 1111 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ824-080100- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- Including the cities of Koyuk, Unalakleet, Elim, St Michael, Shaktoolik, and Stebbins 1111 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Shaktoolik. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling. && $$
104 WWAK42 PAFG 071448 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 548 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 AKZ824-827-071600- /O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-St Lawrence Island- Including the cities of Elim, Stebbins, Koyuk, Shaktoolik, Gambell, Unalakleet, St Michael, and Savoonga 548 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Visibility has improved. Winds are expected to weaken as the day progresses. $$ AKZ820-821-080145- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Teller, Wales, Shishmaref, Diomede, and Brevig Mission 548 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. 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. && $$ AKZ815-080145- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Kivalina and Red Dog Dock- Including the cities of Red Dog Dock and Kivalina 548 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling. && $$
179 WWAK42 PAFG 071651 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 751 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 AKZ815-080600- /O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ /O.EXA.PAFG.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Kivalina and Red Dog Dock- Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock 751 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Ongoing blizzard conditions will continue into the early afternoon then gradually improve this evening. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ820-821-080600- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Teller, Brevig Mission, Shishmaref, Diomede, and Wales 751 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ BB
358 WWAK42 PAFG 071737 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 837 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 AKZ825-081600- /O.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T1600Z/ Yukon Delta Coast- Including the cities of Emmonak, Mountain Village, Kotlik, Nunam Iqua, Chevak, Alakanuk, Scammon Bay, and Hooper Bay 837 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected from Nunam Iqua to Hooper Bay this evening and tonight with significant blowing/drifting snow, and visibility to 1/4 mile or less likely. 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. && $$ AKZ815-080600- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Kivalina and Red Dog Dock- Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock 837 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Ongoing blizzard conditions will continue into the early afternoon then gradually improve this evening. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ820-821-080600- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Teller, Brevig Mission, Shishmaref, Diomede, and Wales 837 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. 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. && $$ BB
766 WWAK42 PAFG 080553 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 853 PM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 AKZ825-081600- /O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T1600Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.260308T0553Z-260308T1600Z/ Yukon Delta Coast- Including the cities of Kotlik, Alakanuk, Hooper Bay, Chevak, Scammon Bay, Mountain Village, Nunam Iqua, and Emmonak 853 PM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ815-820-821-080700- /O.EXP.PAFG.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Teller, Shishmaref, Diomede, Kivalina, Red Dog Dock, Brevig Mission, and Wales 853 PM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 7:32 PM AKST | Winter Storm Warning | AFG | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 64 hr |
| Mar 5, 3:46 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 6 days | |
| Mar 5, 5:39 AM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFG | Nome Census Area | 9 hr |
| Mar 5, 2:48 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | Nome Census Area, Northwest Arctic | 41 hr |
| Mar 5, 2:49 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | North Slope | 54 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.