Blizzard Warning 27, NWS Fairbanks, AK

976 
WWAK42 PAFG 192355
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

AKZ815-200400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260320T0400Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Red Dog Dock and Kivalina
355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions with north winds up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Hazardous wind chill values down to -60 possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ824-201500-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260321T1500Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of St Michael, Shaktoolik, Koyuk,
Unalakleet, Stebbins, and Elim
355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow with north wind gusts up to 45 mph. 

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult, especially during periods of 
  the lowest visibility. The lowest visibility will be around 1/4 to 
  1/2 mile at times, especially around Shaktoolik. Wind chills may 
  be as low as -50F to -60F along the entire Eastern Norton Sound 
  Coast

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260320T1500Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Teller, Brevig Mission, Diomede, Wales,
and Shishmaref
355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up 
  to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could 
  reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of blowing snow and strong northerly 
  winds through early Friday. The Bering Strait Coast and especially 
  Brevig Mission may have periods of 1/4 mile visibility with 
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ823-200600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Serpentine Hot Springs, Pilgrim Springs,
Haycock, Taylor, and Council
355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected along 
  ridgetops and summits where the strongest winds are expected. 
  Conditions improve at lower elevations, especially for areas not 
  vulnerable to winds from the north.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. Visit 
511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

AKZ825-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260320T1500Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including the cities of Emmonak, Mountain Village, Hooper Bay,
Nunam Iqua, Scammon Bay, Kotlik, Chevak, and Alakanuk
355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could 
  reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of blowing snow and strong northerly 
  winds through early Friday. The worst conditions are expected near 
  Cape Romanzoff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

&&

$$

BB

926 
WWAK42 PAFG 200356
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
756 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

AKZ815-200500-
/O.EXP.PAFG.BZ.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260320T0400Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Red Dog Dock and Kivalina
756 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

Blowing snow is still expected but with weakening winds, visibility 
will gradually improve.

$$

AKZ825-200500-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260320T1500Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including the cities of Emmonak, Mountain Village, Hooper Bay,
Nunam Iqua, Scammon Bay, Kotlik, Chevak, and Alakanuk
756 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ823-201500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260320T1500Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Serpentine Hot Springs, Pilgrim Springs,
Haycock, Taylor, and Council
756 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. Visit 
511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260320T1500Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Teller, Brevig Mission, Diomede, Wales,
and Shishmaref
756 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could 
  reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of blowing snow and strong northerly 
  winds through early Friday. The Bering Strait Coast and especially 
  Brevig Mission may have periods of 1/4 mile visibility with 
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ824-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260321T1500Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of St Michael, Shaktoolik, Koyuk,
Unalakleet, Stebbins, and Elim
756 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow with north wind gusts up to 45 mph. 

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult, especially during periods of 
  the lowest visibility. The lowest visibility will be around 1/4 to 
  1/2 mile at times, especially around Shaktoolik. Wind chills may 
  be as low as -50F to -60F along the entire Eastern Norton Sound 
  Coast

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

BB

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
603 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

.SYNOPSIS...
Looking at the next few days, the interaction between the Eastern
Siberian high pressure and the low pressure digging down into the
Gulf of Alaska is supporting strong winds and blowing snow on the
West Coast and Eastern Arctic Coast. While these conditions are
expected to subside between this morning and Friday morning, they
could reappear on the North Slope as easterly winds begin
strengthening on Friday. Below average temperatures persist for
most of the state until a pattern change early next week supports
a gradual warming trend across the region.

&&

.KEY WEATHER MESSAGES...
Central and Eastern Interior...

 - Below average temperatures continue for much of the Interior,
   especially in valleys, reaching the 20s to 30s below into the
   weekend.

 - Northeast winds in Interior Valleys are expected to strengthen
   as we approach the weekend, with gusts up to 15 mph and stronger
   gusts at higher elevations.

West Coast and Western Interior...

 - Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for the Western and
   Central regions of the Seward Peninsula, and the Yukon Delta
   Coast for blowing snow and strong northerly winds with gusts up
   to 40 mph. The products located directly on the coastline are
   scheduled to end Friday morning, while the inland products are
   scheduled to end Thursday evening.

 - Below average temperatures are expected to follow the strong
   northerly winds as many areas could see 20 to 30 degrees below.
   However, 50 below is possible with wind chill.

North Slope and Brooks Range...

 - A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Eastern Arctic Coast
   including portions of the Dalton Highway and areas from
   Deadhorse east for light snow and wind gusts as strong as 50
   mph.

 - Mostly clear conditions across the North Slope could last
   through this weekend.

 - Temperatures are likely to increase starting early next week
   following the change in pattern.

&&

.FORECAST ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION...
For Thursday through Saturday night.
Similar to what we have been observing for most of this week, a
high pressure over Eastern Siberia and the Western Aleutian
Islands remains present. This system has continued to interact
with the low pressure system moving into the Gulf of Alaska. Currently,
a shortwave is supporting periods of light snow and strong winds
for the majority of the West Coast and Eastern Arctic Coast.
Products have been issued for these impacts accordingly.

These high and low pressure systems aloft supporting strong
northerly winds on the West Coast that are expected to weaken as
we approach the weekend. These northerly winds will be followed by
below average temperatures and wind chills as low as 50 below as
the low pressure center continues to move further down into the
Gulf of Alaska. In the Interior Valleys, low temperatures are
expected to remain below average through the weekend until a
pattern change allows gradual warming throughout next week.
Interior Valleys may also see strong northeasterly winds this
weekend with gusts up to 15 mph as the gradient created by the
high and low tightens.

On the North Slope, light snow and strong winds are supported by a
piece of shortwave energy through Saturday morning for the Eastern
Arctic Coast. This event has the potential to evolve into blizzard
conditions, as easterly winds are expected to gradually
strengthen, and will be monitored throughout the week. As the
gradient is likely to weaken this weekend, these strong winds are
expected to weaken as well. Following the weekend, a pattern
change is on the horizon.

&&

.EXTENDED FORECAST DAYS 4-7...
Sunday morning through next Friday morning.

A pattern change is expected towards the end of the weekend and
early next week as the upper level ridge over Eastern Siberia
moves in a northerly direction.

This change in pattern gives Interior Alaska the opportunity to
become slightly windier, allowing mixing and slightly warmer
temperatures into next week. This week could be the last that we
experience extreme cold for this winter.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ801-820-821-825.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ823.
     Winter Storm Watch for AKZ804-805-808.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ802-805>807-816-817-850-851-853-854-
     856.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ803.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ804.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ808-810-852-855.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ811.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ857.
&&

Srinivasan