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Blizzard Warning 30, NWS Fairbanks, AK

April 21, 2026Kusilvak Census Area, Nome Census Area, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Apr 21, 2026, 5:11 PM AKDT for Kusilvak Census Area, Nome Census Area, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. It took effect at Apr 21, 2026, 10:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 41 hr. 2 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
Apr 21, 2026, 5:11 PM AKDT (01:11 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 21, 2026, 10:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Apr 23, 2026, 2:43 PM AKDT
In force
41 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 01:12 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 22, 8:15 AM AKDTBLIZZARDHooper Bay, AKHooper Bay AWOS PAHP reported blizzard conditions for around 7 hours from 1:35 AM to 8:15 AM with wind gusts up to 48 mph and quarter mile or less visibility.
Apr 22, 2:00 PM AKDTBLIZZARDWales, AKWales AWOS PAIW reported blizzard conditions from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM with wind gusts up to 50 mph and quarter mile or less visibility.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Mcgrath, (PMCG), launched 00:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 408 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, Mcgrath, at 00:00Z on 2026-04-22Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Mcgrath, at 00:00Z on 2026-04-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 66 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1545 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
85 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
66 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
214 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

294 
WWAK42 PAFG 220111
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
511 PM AKDT Tue Apr 21 2026

AKZ825-826-230000-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T0600Z-260424T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.260422T0600Z-260424T0000Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-
Including the cities of Chevak, Marshall, Scammon Bay, Kotlik,
Pilot Station, Nunam Iqua, Alakanuk, Hooper Bay, St Marys,
Mountain Village, Emmonak, and Russian Mission
511 PM AKDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM AKDT 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Tuesday night into 
  Wednesday morning, then weaken gradually through the afternoon. 
  Another pulse of wind will move into the area Wednesday night with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. Temperatures during the second round of wind 
  will be in the low to mid 30s, so blowing snow will be limited.

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>824-230000-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T1200Z-260424T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.260422T1200Z-260424T0600Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Elim, Serpentine Hot Springs, Stebbins,
St Michael, Taylor, White Mountain, Brevig Mission, Council,
Shishmaref, Shaktoolik, Diomede, Unalakleet, Pilgrim Springs,
Wales, Haycock, Koyuk, Golovin, Nome, and Teller
511 PM AKDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM AKDT 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday afternoon then weaken Wednesday evening.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ827-230000-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T1200Z-260424T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.260422T1200Z-260424T1200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Savoonga and Gambell
511 PM AKDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM AKDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind will arrive shortly after 
  midnight Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday afternoon. 
  Afterwards, wind gusts will remain elevated, up to 45 mph through 
  Thursday afternoon. Temperatures on Thursday will warm into the 
  low to mid 30s and while there will be some blowing snow, the 
  impacts should be less.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ816>818-230000-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0029.260422T1800Z-260424T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.260422T1800Z-260424T0600Z/
Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Candle, Selawik, Kiana, Noorvik,
Buckland, Deering, and Kotzebue
511 PM AKDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM AKDT 
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will arrive midday/early 
  afternoon on Wednesday and continue through Wednesday night. Wind 
  gusts will remain around 35 mph through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

BB
4 follow-up statements
101 
WWAK42 PAFG 222016
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1216 PM AKDT Wed Apr 22 2026

AKZ825-826-240015-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0058.260422T2016Z-260424T0600Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-
Including the cities of Scammon Bay, Chevak, Hooper Bay,
Alakanuk, Kotlik, Marshall, Mountain Village, Pilot Station,
Russian Mission, Nunam Iqua, Emmonak, and St Marys
1216 PM AKDT Wed Apr 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THURSDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will subside from peak strength earlier 
  this morning. Another pulse of wind will move into the area 
  tonight with gusts up to 40 mph. Temperatures during the second 
  round of wind will be in the low to mid 30s, so blowing snow will 
  be limited.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ816>818-240015-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T0600Z/
Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kotzebue, Candle, Kiana, Deering,
Buckland, Noorvik, and Selawik
1216 PM AKDT Wed Apr 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will arrive midday/early 
  afternoon today, continuing through tonight. Wind gusts will 
  remain around 35 mph through Thursday 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>824-240015-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T0600Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Council, Shaktoolik, Elim, Serpentine Hot
Springs, Taylor, Shishmaref, Brevig Mission, St Michael, Nome,
Diomede, Golovin, Pilgrim Springs, Haycock, Wales, White
Mountain, Unalakleet, Stebbins, Teller, and Koyuk
1216 PM AKDT Wed Apr 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to weaken later this 
  evening and likely be downgraded to an Advisory.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ827-240015-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T1200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Savoonga and Gambell
1216 PM AKDT Wed Apr 22 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind will continue through the 
  afternoon. Afterwards, wind gusts will remain elevated, up to 45 
  mph through Thursday afternoon. Temperatures on Thursday will warm 
  into the low to mid 30s and while there will be some blowing snow, 
  the impacts should be less.

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.

&&

$$

ST
603 
WWAK42 PAFG 230425
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
825 PM AKDT Wed Apr 22 2026

AKZ822>824-231500-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T0600Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern
Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Council, Koyuk, Elim, Haycock, Stebbins,
White Mountain, Golovin, Pilgrim Springs, Shaktoolik, Unalakleet,
Serpentine Hot Springs, Taylor, Nome, and St Michael
825 PM AKDT Wed Apr 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THURSDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  two inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may drop to 1/2 mile at times 
  tonight and early tomorrow morning. With temperatures expected to 
  rise into the 30s by tomorrow morning and near 40 for some in the 
  afternoon, blowing snow will quickly not become a concern.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ816>818-231500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Deering, Noorvik, Buckland, Candle,
Selawik, Kiana, and Kotzebue
825 PM AKDT Wed Apr 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will continue through 
  tonight. Wind gusts will remain around 35 mph through Thursday 
  night. Temperatures will rise into the 30s Thursday afternoon and 
  blowing snow will become less of a concern.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-231500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Shishmaref, Brevig Mission, Teller,
Diomede, and Wales
825 PM AKDT Wed Apr 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will continue through the 
  early overnight and the warning may be downgraded to an advisory. 
  Temperatures will rise into the 30s Thursday afternoon and blowing 
  snow will become less of a concern.

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. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road 
conditions.

&&

$$

AKZ827-231500-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T1200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Savoonga and Gambell
825 PM AKDT Wed Apr 22 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will remain elevated, up to 45 mph 
  through Thursday afternoon. Temperatures Thursday afternoon will 
  warm into the low to mid 30s and while there will be some blowing 
  snow while it is actively snowing, the impacts should be less.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ825-826-231500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-
Including the cities of Nunam Iqua, Mountain Village, Chevak,
Alakanuk, St Marys, Marshall, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Pilot
Station, Kotlik, Russian Mission, and Emmonak
825 PM AKDT Wed Apr 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another pulse of wind will move into the area 
  tonight with gusts up to 40 mph. Temperatures during the second 
  round of wind will be in the low to mid 30s, so blowing snow will 
  be limited.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$
958 
WWAK42 PAFG 231200
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
400 AM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026

AKZ816>818-240000-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
/O.EXA.PAFG.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kotzebue, Selawik, Noorvik, Deering,
Candle, Kiana, and Buckland
400 AM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted due to areas of blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ824>826-231300-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Yukon Delta Coast-Lower
Yukon River-
Including the cities of Kotlik, Elim, Nunam Iqua, Scammon Bay,
Stebbins, St Michael, Mountain Village, Hooper Bay, Russian
Mission, Marshall, Emmonak, St Marys, Koyuk, Pilot Station,
Shaktoolik, Alakanuk, Chevak, and Unalakleet
400 AM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Strong winds are likely over for today.

$$

AKZ820-821-240000-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Shishmaref, Brevig Mission, Diomede,
Wales, and Teller
400 AM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  one inch.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

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

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. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road 
conditions.

&&

$$

AKZ827-240000-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T1200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Savoonga and Gambell
400 AM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

AKZ822-823-240000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Taylor, Pilgrim Springs, Haycock,
Serpentine Hot Springs, Golovin, Nome, White Mountain, and
Council
400 AM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula and Southern Seward Peninsula 
  Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted due to areas of blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
827 
WWAK42 PAFG 232243
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
243 PM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026

AKZ820-821-240000-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0063.260423T2243Z-260424T0000Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Shishmaref, Brevig Mission, Wales,
Diomede, and Teller
243 PM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow 
  accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ827-240600-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260424T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0063.260423T2243Z-260424T0600Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Gambell and Savoonga
243 PM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Wintry mix expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ816>818-822-823-232345-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Buckland, Golovin, Council, Nome,
Deering, Serpentine Hot Springs, Candle, Kiana, Taylor, Haycock,
Pilgrim Springs, Kotzebue, White Mountain, Noorvik, and Selawik
243 PM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Apr 21, 2:23 PM AKDT, 2 hours 48 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 21, 2:23 PM AKDT, 2 hours 48 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
Issued by National Weather Service Anchorage AK
223 PM AKDT Tue Apr 21 2026

.SYNOPSIS...

Upper level troughing currently over Northern Alaska will stretch
and weaken as it makes its way northeast today. Various embedded
shortwaves may continue to promote light snow and snow/rain
showers through this evening for Central/Eastern Interior and
along the North Slope east of Deadhorse. High amplitude, upper
level ridging moves southwest to northeast across much of the
State of Alaska over the next couple of days, bringing milder
conditions to much of the Central/Northern Interior and much of
the North Slope for Wednesday through Wednesday night. A Bering
Sea low is expected to approach Southwest Alaska by early
Wednesday morning, bringing strong easterly/northeasterly winds to
the West Coast and parts of the Interior, including southerly gap
winds in the Alaska Range passes through the weekend. A
northeast-moving warm front attached to the aforementioned low
will bring snow and rain to the West Coast Wednesday morning through
early Thursday morning before tracking into the Interior and
North Slope later Thursday morning with rain and snow chances
likely to persist through the weekend. A warmer airmass flowing
in behind the warm front will allow temperatures to increase
across Northern Alaska, introducing more spring-like conditions.

&&

.KEY WEATHER MESSAGES...

Central and Eastern Interior...

- Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM tonight
  for the Central and Eastern Interior for snow and blowing snow.

- Snow and gusty winds will continue through this evening as
  remnant embedded shortwaves pass through the region. Conditions
  are expected to improve from west to east as a colder and drier
  airmass moves through.

- A warm front moves through Wednesday, bringing warmer
  temperatures and a rain/snow mix through the end of the week.

- Strong southerly flow off the Alaska Range will allow
  temperatures to push into the 40's and possibly low 50's towards
  the end of the week.

West Coast and Western Interior...

- Gusty winds, snow and a rain/snow mix move into the West Coast
  and Western Interior as a series of fronts extending off a
  Bering Sea low move over the region.

- Winter Storm Watches remain in effect tonight through Thursday
  for the Y-K Delta north to Kotzebue and out to St Lawrence
  Island for possible blizzard conditions.

- Rain and rain/snow spills into the Western Interior by Wednesday
  morning with the approach of a Bering Sea front. Snowfall totals
  of 2 to 6 inches prior to any mixing possible. Lower amounts
  expected in the valleys with higher amounts expected along
  terrain above 1000ft.

North Slope and Brooks Range..

- Light snow showers will continue into this evening as upper
  level troughing continues to lift northeast, primarily for
  eastern areas.

- A Bering Sea front lifting cross the West Coast and Interior
  will bring widespread snowfall to the Brooks Range and North
  Slope, as well as increased gusty winds.

- Temperatures will warm into the double digits along the North
  Slope by the end of the week, with temperatures along the Brooks
  Range reaching near or above freezing.

&&

.FORECAST ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION...

Light scattered rain and snow showers will continue into this
evening as the upper level trough over the North Slope continues
exiting to the northeast. Ridging will move across the Northern
Interior tomorrow, bringing milder conditions to the Central and
Eastern Interior and North Slope for Wednesday.

The pattern shifts again with the approach of a Bering Sea
warm front moving over the West Coast tonight. Rounds of snow and
strong winds will bombard the western coast, Western Interior, and
St Lawrence Island through Thursday morning, with blizzard
conditions possible. Snowfall amounts will vary, decreasing for
inland areas. Highest snowfall is expected for St Lawrence Island,
who could see a range of 8 to 12 inches of snow with winds
gusting as high as 60 mph. The Y-K Delta Coast can expect snow
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches with winds gusting as high as
45 mph. Elsewhere along the coast from the eastern Norton Sound
to the Bering Strait and Diomede could see between 2 and 6 inches
with wind gusts as high as 50 mph. Snow will filter across the
rest of the Western Interior by Wednesday morning.

As the front progresses, snow and/or a rain/snow mix spill into
the Central and Eastern Interior late Wednesday night. A warmer
airmass is expected to trail the front, allowing temperatures to
increase and transition snow to all rain by Thursday.
Light precipitation may linger into the weekend.

&&

.EXTENDED FORECAST DAYS 4-7...

The Bering Sea triple point low is expected to weaken and lose
energy on Friday, with scattered rain and snow showers continuing
for the Interior and North Slope through the weekend. Highest snow
accumulations are expected for the Western Alaska Range and
Western Alaska. Models are showing another Bering sea low to
approach Southwestern Alaska by early Sunday morning, with the
majority of associated precipitation likely to be rain as a result
of above freezing surface temperatures. This system will continue
to be monitored throughout the week to assess model agreement and
confidence. The higher temperatures brought in by the previous
system's warm air advection are here to stay and will likely be
the introduction for spring in Northern Alaska.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ834-837>850.
     Winter Storm Watch for AKZ816>818.
     Winter Storm Watch for AKZ820>824.
     Winter Storm Watch for AKZ825-826.
     Winter Storm Watch for AKZ827.
PK...None.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 21, 5:20 PM AKDTWind AdvisoryAFGDenali, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area3 days
Apr 22, 3:45 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG48 hr
Apr 22, 3:45 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG36 hr
Apr 22, 3:46 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG48 hr
Apr 22, 3:46 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG48 hr
Apr 22, 12:16 PM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFGKusilvak Census Area, Nome Census Area, Northwest Arctic26 hr
Apr 22, 12:22 PM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFGNorth Slope16 hr
Apr 22, 12:24 PM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFGYukon-Koyukuk Census Area16 hr
Apr 22, 3:48 PM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG36 hr
Apr 22, 3:49 PM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG36 hr
Apr 22, 3:49 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG12 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.