Blizzard Warning 29, NWS Fairbanks, AK

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WWAK42 PAFG 202211
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
211 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

AKZ815-211200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260421T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
211 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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.

&&

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AKZ820-821-220600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T1200Z-260424T0600Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260421T1200Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Teller, Brevig Mission, Wales,
Shishmaref, and Diomede
211 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT 
TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard 
  conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through 
  Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, travel could be 
  difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. Monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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AKZ825-826-220600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T0600Z-260424T0000Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-
Including the cities of Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Pilot Station,
Russian Mission, Kotlik, Chevak, Alakanuk, Nunam Iqua, Emmonak,
Marshall, Mountain Village, and St Marys
211 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River and Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

AKZ822>824-220600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T1200Z-260424T0600Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern
Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Unalakleet, Serpentine Hot Springs,
Shaktoolik, Elim, White Mountain, St Michael, Taylor, Council,
Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, Stebbins, Golovin, Koyuk, and Nome
211 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

AKZ827-220600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T1200Z-260424T1200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Savoonga and Gambell
211 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE 
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 8 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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AKZ816>818-220600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T1800Z-260424T0600Z/
Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Buckland, Deering, Kotzebue, Kiana,
Candle, Noorvik, and Selawik
211 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 1 and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Lower Kobuk Valley, and Northern Seward 
  Peninsula.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

814 
WWAK42 PAFG 210611
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1011 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

AKZ815-210715-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260421T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
1011 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ820-821-220600-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260421T1200Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T1200Z-260424T0600Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Wales, Shishmaref, Brevig Mission,
Diomede, and Teller
1011 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard 
  conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, travel could be 
  difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northeast winds shift more northerly Sunday 
  morning. Little to no additional falling snow is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. Monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

AKZ825-826-220600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T0600Z-260424T0000Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-
Including the cities of Emmonak, Chevak, Nunam Iqua, Russian
Mission, Hooper Bay, Alakanuk, Kotlik, St Marys, Scammon Bay,
Pilot Station, Marshall, and Mountain Village
1011 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River and Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

AKZ822>824-220600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T1200Z-260424T0600Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern
Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Koyuk, Taylor, Shaktoolik, Pilgrim
Springs, Stebbins, St Michael, Unalakleet, Golovin, Serpentine
Hot Springs, Council, Nome, Elim, Haycock, and White Mountain
1011 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

AKZ827-220600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T1200Z-260424T1200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Savoonga and Gambell
1011 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 8 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

AKZ816>818-220600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T1800Z-260424T0600Z/
Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kotzebue, Noorvik, Candle, Buckland,
Selawik, Deering, and Kiana
1011 PM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING 
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 1 and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Lower Kobuk Valley, and Northern Seward 
  Peninsula.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

BB

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
637 AM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

.SYNOPSIS...
The remnants of a low are expected to make their way across the
state, bringing scattered snow showers to much of the Interior and
North Slope through Tuesday night. This low is also expected to
create a strong gradient on the West Coast which will support
gusty northerly flow and periodical blowing snow. A brief break in
precipitation and wind is expected across Northern Alaska. Following
this short stretch of quieter weather, another low is expected to
move into the southern Bering Sea early Wednesday morning. Mixed
precipitation and freezing rain will be likely over the YK Delta
with scattered snow and rain showers expected to persist for much
of the state through the upcoming weekend. Strong easterly/
northeasterly winds are anticipated to return on the West Coast,
with strong gusts at high Interior elevations as well. The
associated warm front will support warmer temperatures later in
the week, with many locations seeing high temperatures above
freezing.

&&

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

- Scattered light to moderate snow showers will continue across
  the Interior and Alaska Range early this week, tapering off by
  midweek ahead of another system moving in mid-to-late week.

- Additional snowfall amounts through Tuesday are expected to be
  around 1-4" in the Eastern Interior valleys and 3-8" in the
  mountains and valleys west of the Dalton and Parks Highways.
  Locally higher totals are expected in the Alaska Range, where
  around 8-12" of snow is expected for higher elevations of the
  Parks and Richardson Highways with locally higher totals above
  pass level.

- Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings remain in
  place for the Central Interior and Alaska Range through Monday.

- Looking ahead, high confidence supports a strong low pressure
  system moving north through the Bering Sea mid-to-late week
  which will eject a series of fronts. This system will bring in
  mixed precipitation chances, gusty winds (particularly through
  Alaska Range Passes), and the warmest temperatures so far this
  year.

West Coast and Western Interior...

- Scattered light to moderate rain and snow showers will continue
  across the Western Interior and West Coast south of and
  including the Seward Peninsula. These showers will taper off
  today into tomorrow west to east ahead of another system moving
  in mid- to- late week.

- Additional snowfall amounts through Tuesday will range from
  around 1-4" along the southern West Coast to around 4-8" in the
  Western Interior. A rain/snow mix will remain possible farther
  south.

- Strong winds continue through the Bering Strait to St. Lawrence
  Island, with wind gusts up to 50 mph leading to areas of blowing
  snow.

- Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings remain in
  place for portions of the Western Interior and Interior Norton
  Sound, in addition to the Bering Strait Coast through today.

- Looking ahead, high confidence supports a strong low pressure
  system moving north through the Bering Sea mid-to-late week
  which will eject a series of fronts. This system will bring in
  mixed widespread precipitation chances, gusty winds, and the
  warmest temperatures so far this year.

North Slope and Brooks Range..

- Scattered light snow showers will continue to lift north into
  the Central/Eastern Brooks Range and Southern Arctic Plains
  through today and tomorrow. Snow accumulations around 1-3" are
  expected in this region. Snow chances will subside midweek.

- Gusty winds continue for the Western Brooks Range/Arctic Coast,
  leading to areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility at
  times. Breezy winds will expand east across the North Slope and
  Brooks Range today into tomorrow, strongest along the Arctic
  Coast.

- Looking ahead, high confidence supports a strong low pressure
  system moving north through the Bering Sea mid-to-late week
  which will eject a series of fronts. This system will bring in
  mixed widespread snowfall chances (lower chances for mixed
  precipitation), gusty winds, and the warmest temperatures so far
  this year.

- This week will see a significant warmup from lows in the double
  digits below zero temperatures Monday morning to 20s/30s above
  zero for highs later in the week.

&&

.FORECAST ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION...
Today through Wednesday Night.

An upper level low is expected to linger over much of Northern
Alaska through Tuesday afternoon. The presence of this low will
allow for cold and dry conditions and strong winds to persist on
the North Slope. Precipitation-wise, snow chances are likely to
continue for most of the Interior through late Tuesday night as
the low continues to transport moisture into the area. Around the
early Tuesday morning time frame, moisture becomes wrapped in the low
center's circulation as this system moves across Northern Alaska.
As a result, rain and snow showers are likely for the North Slope
through Tuesday and early Wednesday. This current system is also
expected to support strong northerly winds through the Bering
Strait and over most of the West Coast. Southerly gap winds
through the Alaska Range passes are also expected to remain
elevated for the earlier portion of this morning.

The outer edge of an upper level ridge begins to move into
Southern Alaska Tuesday morning. A tight gradient between the low
and the ridge is expected to support strong westerly winds in the
Interior with the strongest gusts at the highest elevations.
An extratropical cyclone begins to push the ridge to the
northeast Wednesday morning. The progression of this system's
triple point is expected to bring strong easterly/northeasterly
winds to the West Coast and will gradually build a strong south to
north gradient in the Gulf. This pattern will support strong gap
winds through the Alaska Range passes and significant downsloping
into the Interior. As a result, Interior high temperatures are
expected to increase from the mid 30s/low 40s above to the low to
mid 50s by Thursday. The associated warm front with this system is
expected to assist with moisture transport across the state.
Mixed precipitation is likely to start over the YK Delta area
Wednesday morning with brief chances for freezing rain. Scattered
snow and rain showers are possible for the Interior through
Thursday night. More scattered precipitation chances are expected
throughout the week as the cyclone gradually breaks apart and
dissipates.

&&

.EXTENDED FORECAST DAYS 4-7...
Thursday through next Sunday.

An extratropical cyclone will approach Southwest Alaska around the
Wednesday morning time frame. Scattered mixed precipitation is
likely for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region through the weekend,
with scattered rain/snow chances for the Interior and Brooks Range
likely as well. The orientation of this system with the upper
level high is expected to create a tight south to north gradient,
significantly warming temperatures across the state with high
temperatures above freezing for many locations. Strong
easterly/northeasterly winds are expected for high elevations in
the Interior as well as a large portion of the West Coast through
Friday night.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Storm Warning for AKZ829-830-850-852.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ820-821-832-834-838>846-848.
     Winter Storm Warning for AKZ824.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ802.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ805-806-810-850-853.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ807-856.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ808-809.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ811.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ816.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ852.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ857.
&&

Srinivasan

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
727 AM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0500 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 10.7 S Fort Greely      63.80N 145.78W
04/19/2026  M60 MPH          Southeast FairbanksAK   Mesonet

            Mesonet station K24KX Donnelly Dome 10.7 S
            Fort Greely (USARRAY).

1245 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Brevig Mission          65.33N 166.47W
04/20/2026  M56 MPH          Nome               AK   AWOS

            AWOS station PFKT Brevig Mission.

0958 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Gambell                 63.77N 171.73W
04/19/2026  M55 MPH          Nome               AK   AWOS

            AWOS station PAGM Gambell.

0100 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 SE Healy              63.81N 148.96W
04/19/2026  M48 MPH          Denali             AK   Mesonet

            Mesonet station ACRA2 Parks Highway @ Antler
            Creek Mp.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
736 AM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1230 AM     Blizzard         Chevak                  61.54N 165.60W
04/19/2026                   Kusilvak           AK   AWOS

            Chevak AWOS PAVA reported blizzard
            conditions for 4.5 hours from 8:00 PM 4/18
            to 12:30 AM 4/19 with wind gusts up to 45
            mph and 1/4 mile or lower visibility.

&&

CM

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
838 AM AKDT Mon Apr 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0600 AM     Snow             Bettles                 66.92N 151.52W
04/19/2026  M6.0 Inch        Yukon-Koyukuk      AK   CO-OP Observer

            Bettles CO-OP observer reported 6 inches of
            new snow in the past 24 hours.

&&

CM