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Blizzard Warning 7, NWS Fairbanks, AK

January 26, 2026Nome Census Area, North Slope Borough, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Jan 26, 2026, 7:26 PM AKST for Nome Census Area, North Slope Borough, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. It was in force for 3 days. 6 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
Jan 26, 2026, 7:26 PM AKST (04:26 UTC)
Expired
Jan 30, 2026, 3:23 AM AKST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

Counties Nome Census Area, AK, North Slope Borough, AK, Northwest Arctic Borough, AK

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 27, 12:50 PM AKSTBLIZZARDDeadhorse, AKPASC 1/4 G>35 ZONE804.
Jan 27, 12:50 PM AKSTBLIZZARDDeadhorse, AKPASC 1/4 G>35 ZONE804.
Jan 27, 4:05 PM AKSTBLIZZARDBrevig Mission, AKPFKT 1/4 G>35 ZONE821.
Jan 27, 4:05 PM AKSTBLIZZARDBrevig Mission, AKPFKT 1/4 G>35 ZONE821.
Jan 28, 10:56 PM AKSTBLIZZARDAtqasuk, AKPATQ 1/4 G>35 ZONE802.
Jan 28, 10:56 PM AKSTBLIZZARDAtqasuk, AKPATQ 1/4 G>35 ZONE802.

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, 4.4 hours before the alert went out and 471 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 2026-01-27Temperature 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 2026-01-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -97 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1198 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-97 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-89 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

816 
WWAK42 PAFG 270426
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
726 PM AKST Mon Jan 26 2026

AKZ815-280100-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.260127T0426Z-260128T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
726 PM AKST Mon Jan 26 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Kivalina and areas along the coast. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Whiteout conditions expected at times.

* Additional Details...This is a very shallow ground blizzard. No 
  additional falling snow is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be delayed if possible.

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
055 
WWAK41 PAFG 270849
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1149 PM AKST Mon Jan 26 2026

AKZ801-280100-
/O.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Cape Lisburne, Point Lay, and Point Hope
1149 PM AKST Mon Jan 26 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Travel will be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$
114 
WWAK42 PAFG 270849
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1149 PM AKST Mon Jan 26 2026

AKZ815-280100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Red Dog Dock and Kivalina
1149 PM AKST Mon Jan 26 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Kivalina and areas along the coast. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Whiteout conditions expected at times.

* Additional Details...This is a very shallow ground blizzard. No 
  additional falling snow is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be delayed if possible.

&&

$$
969 
WWAK41 PAFG 271328
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
428 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

AKZ801-280100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Cape Lisburne, Point Lay, and Point Hope
428 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Travel will be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$

AKZ803>805-280100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0007.260128T0600Z-260129T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort
Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Deadhorse, Flaxman Island, Point Thomson,
Kuparuk, Alpine, Utqiagvik, Prudhoe Bay, Nuiqsut, Kaktovik, and
the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
428 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up 
  to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, 
  and Northern Arctic Coast.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
971 
WWAK42 PAFG 271328
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
428 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

AKZ815-280100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Red Dog Dock and Kivalina
428 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Kivalina and areas along the coast. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Whiteout conditions expected at times.

* Additional Details...This is a very shallow ground blizzard. No 
  additional falling snow is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be delayed if possible.

&&

$$
147 
WWAK41 PAFG 271544
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
644 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

AKZ803>805-280100-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0007.260128T0600Z-260129T2100Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260129T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort
Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Deadhorse, Flaxman Island, Point Thomson,
Kuparuk, Alpine, Utqiagvik, Prudhoe Bay, Nuiqsut, Kaktovik, and
the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
644 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, 
  and Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$

AKZ801-280100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Cape Lisburne, Point Lay, and Point Hope
644 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Travel will be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$
149 
WWAK42 PAFG 271544
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
644 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

AKZ821-280100-
/O.EXA.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Teller, Brevig Mission, and Wales
644 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$

AKZ815-280100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Red Dog Dock and Kivalina
644 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Kivalina and areas along the coast. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Whiteout conditions expected at times.

* Additional Details...This is a very shallow ground blizzard. No 
  additional falling snow is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be delayed if possible.

&&

$$

AKZ827-280100-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Savoonga and Gambell
644 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow with visibility as low as one half mile at 
  times. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult

$$
919 
WWAK41 PAFG 272043
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1143 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

AKZ801-280300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, and Point Hope
1143 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Travel will be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$

AKZ803>805-280300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260129T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort
Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Utqiagvik, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, Prudhoe
Bay, Point Thomson, Flaxman Island, Nuiqsut, Kaktovik, the Dalton
Highway north of MP 387, and Alpine
1143 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, 
  and Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$
920 
WWAK42 PAFG 272043
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1143 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

AKZ815-280300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Red Dog Dock and Kivalina
1143 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Kivalina and areas along the coast. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Whiteout conditions expected at times.

* Additional Details...This is a very shallow ground blizzard. No 
  additional falling snow is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be delayed if possible.

&&

$$

AKZ821-280300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Brevig Mission, Teller, and Wales
1143 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$

AKZ827-280300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Savoonga and Gambell
1143 AM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Blowing snow with visibility as low as one half mile at 
  times. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult

$$
766 
WWAK41 PAFG 280239
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
539 PM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

AKZ802-290000-
/O.EXA.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260129T2100Z/
Northwest Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Atqasuk and Wainwright
539 PM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, 
  and Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be very 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.

&&

$$

AKZ801-282100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Point Lay, Point Hope, and Cape Lisburne
539 PM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Travel will be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$

AKZ803>805-290000-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260129T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort
Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Kaktovik, the Dalton Highway north of MP
387, Prudhoe Bay, Flaxman Island, Deadhorse, Point Thomson,
Utqiagvik, Alpine, Nuiqsut, and Kuparuk
539 PM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, 
  and Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$
894 
WWAK42 PAFG 280239
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
539 PM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

AKZ821-280345-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
539 PM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

AKZ815-281200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
539 PM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Kivalina and areas along the coast. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Whiteout conditions expected at times.

* Additional Details...This is a ground blizzard. No additional 
  falling snow is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be delayed if possible.

&&

$$

AKZ827-281200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Gambell and Savoonga
539 PM AKST Tue Jan 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Blowing snow with visibility as low as one half mile at 
  times. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be delayed if possible.

&&

$$
896 
WWAK41 PAFG 281054
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
154 AM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

AKZ801-282100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Point Lay, Point Hope, and Cape Lisburne
154 AM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Travel will be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$

AKZ802>805-290100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260129T2100Z/
Northwest Arctic Coast-Northern Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea
Coast-Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Atqasuk, Wainwright, Kuparuk, Alpine,
Flaxman Island, Deadhorse, Point Thomson, the Dalton Highway
north of MP 387, Kaktovik, Utqiagvik, Prudhoe Bay, and Nuiqsut
154 AM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, 
  Northern Arctic Coast, and Northwest Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$
997 
WWAK42 PAFG 281054
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
154 AM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

AKZ815-281200-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
154 AM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ827-281200-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Donnelly Dome, the Richardson Highway
from MP 224 to MP 259, Gambell, Savoonga, and Black Rapids
154 AM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$
857 
WWAK41 PAFG 282057
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1157 AM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

AKZ801-282200-
/O.EXP.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Cape Lisburne, Point Hope, and Point Lay
1157 AM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON AKST TODAY...

The threat has ended.

$$

AKZ802>805-291600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260129T2100Z/
Northwest Arctic Coast-Northern Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea
Coast-Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Wainwright, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Point
Thomson, Utqiagvik, Kuparuk, Nuiqsut, Flaxman Island, the Dalton
Highway north of MP 387, Kaktovik, Atqasuk, and Deadhorse
1157 AM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, 
  Northern Arctic Coast, and Northwest Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

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

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. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
551 
WWAK41 PAFG 282222
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
122 PM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

AKZ801-291600-
/O.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260130T0000Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Cape Lisburne, Point Hope, and Point Lay
122 PM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Point Lay

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make 
  travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect improving conditions at Point Hope and 
  surrounding areas through Wednesday night as the axis of blizzard 
  conditions slowly shifts northward. Blizzard conditions are 
  expected to persist toward Point Lay through at least Thursday.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ802>805-291600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260129T2100Z/
Northwest Arctic Coast-Northern Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea
Coast-Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Wainwright, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Point
Thomson, Utqiagvik, Kuparuk, Nuiqsut, Flaxman Island, the Dalton
Highway north of MP 387, Kaktovik, Atqasuk, and Deadhorse
122 PM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, 
  Northern Arctic Coast, and Northwest Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$
670 
WWAK41 PAFG 290512
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
812 PM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

AKZ803-290615-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260129T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Utqiagvik
812 PM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Blowing snow remains present, but visibility has improved above 
criteria. With winds expected to slowly weaken overnight visibility 
is expected to remain above criteria. Areas of very low visibility 
due to blowing snow are still expected south of Utqiagvik.

$$

AKZ801-291600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260130T0000Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, and Point Hope
812 PM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Point Lay

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make 
  travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are expected to persist 
  toward Point Lay through at least Thursday.

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. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ802-804-805-291600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260129T2100Z/
Northwest Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern
Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Kuparuk, Wainwright, the Dalton Highway
north of MP 387, Nuiqsut, Alpine, Prudhoe Bay, Point Thomson,
Deadhorse, Atqasuk, Kaktovik, and Flaxman Island
812 PM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, 
  and Northwest Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$
635 
WWAK41 PAFG 291348
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
448 AM AKST Thu Jan 29 2026

AKZ802-804-805-300000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260130T0000Z/
Northwest Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern
Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Nuiqsut, Flaxman Island, Alpine, Point
Thomson, Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, Wainwright, Atqasuk, Kaktovik,
Kuparuk, and the Dalton Highway north of MP 387
448 AM AKST Thu Jan 29 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, 
  and Northwest Arctic Coast.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you.

&&

$$

AKZ801-300000-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260130T0000Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Cape Lisburne, Point Hope, and Point Lay
448 AM AKST Thu Jan 29 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Point Lay

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

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make 
  travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are expected to persist 
  toward Point Lay through at least Thursday.

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.

&&

$$
213 
WWAK41 PAFG 292345
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
245 PM AKST Thu Jan 29 2026

AKZ801-301600-
/O.EXP.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260130T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0010.260129T2345Z-260130T1600Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Point Hope, Cape Lisburne, and Point Lay
245 PM AKST Thu Jan 29 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Point Lay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As winds subside overnight, conditions are 
  expected to gradually improve tonight through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ804-301600-
/O.EXP.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260130T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0010.260129T2345Z-260130T1600Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Prudhoe Bay, the Dalton Highway north of
MP 387, Kuparuk, Deadhorse, Alpine, and Nuiqsut
245 PM AKST Thu Jan 29 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As winds subside overnight, conditions are 
  expected to gradually improve tonight through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ802-300045-
/O.EXP.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260130T0000Z/
Northwest Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Atqasuk and Wainwright
245 PM AKST Thu Jan 29 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...

$$

AKZ805-301600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260130T1600Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Flaxman Island, Kaktovik, and Point
Thomson
245 PM AKST Thu Jan 29 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make 
  travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

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. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
831 
WWAK41 PAFG 301223
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 30 2026

AKZ805-301330-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260130T1600Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point
Thomson
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 30 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

AKZ801-804-301330-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260130T1600Z/
Western Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Point Lay, Alpine, Point Hope, Deadhorse,
Kuparuk, the Dalton Highway north of MP 387, Prudhoe Bay,
Nuiqsut, and Cape Lisburne
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

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 Jan 26, 3:49 PM AKST, 3 hours 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 26, 3:49 PM AKST, 3 hours 37 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Mon Jan 26 2026

.SYNOPSIS...Active weather continues for portions of Northern
Alaska as numerous weather systems are bringing snow, wind,
extreme cold, or a mix of the three to the region. Cold Weather
products are in effect for the Brooks Range and North Slope as
wind chills in the -50 to -75 range continue over the next several
days. Blizzard conditions are ongoing along the Arctic coast
through this evening before conditions briefly subside. Blowing
snow and windy conditions redevelop again Tuesday and Wednesday.
Along the west coast, a prolonged high wind event is underway
with northerly to northeasterly wind gusts of 60-75 mph right
along the Coast and through the Bering Sea. Quiet and cold
conditions continue in the Interior as the polar low keeps an
arctic airmass in place. Further southeast within the Alaska Range
Passes and Upper Tanana Valley, expect accumulating snow to
increase in coverage over the next 24-30 hours as pacific moisture
is drawn up from the southeast. The overall weather pattern
becomes more benign towards the end of the week and into the
weekend as the arctic airmass in place moves well to the west
allowing temperatures to warm back to normal with little chances
for precipitation.

&&

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

- Winter weather headlines posted for the eastern Alaska range
  passes and Upper Tanana Valley Monday and Tuesday as snow
  increases from the southeast. Highest accumulations within
  Alaska range passes.

- Temperatures trend colder through Wednesday with coldest valley
  locations reaching down to -30F to -45F

- Winds ramp up across higher elevations, peaking on Tuesday and
  Wednesday as a Tanana Valley Jet sets up near Delta Junction and
  southerly gap winds increase through Alaska Range Passes.

- Warmer temperatures build in mid to late week, returning to more
  seasonal levels

West Coast and Western Interior...

- A prolonged high wind event ongoing across Western Alaska, with
  wind gusts of 45-70 mph becoming widespread along the West
  Coast and in the Bering Strait where High Wind Warnings are in
  effect.

- Temperatures plummeting back below zero through Thursday with
  lows -10F to -30F and even colder wind chills.

North Slope and Brooks Range...

- Near Blizzard wind down this evening along the northeast Arctic
  Coast; however northeasterly winds increase to 25-40 mph with
  higher gusts Tuesday and Wednesday resulting in blowing snow and
  reduced visibility at times.

- A prolonged high wind event continues for the NW Arctic Coast
  with gusts up to 60-70 mph through Thursday. Near Blizzard
  conditions at times from Kivalina to Cape Lisburne.

- Widespread double digit below zero temperatures expected to
  fill in regionwide through midweek. Coldest locations are
  expected to drop to around -30F to -50F.

- Cold Weather Advisories and Extreme Cold Warnings include all of
  the Brooks Range and North Slope through Wednesday for wind
  chills as cold as -55 to -75F.

&&

.FORECAST ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION...A complex synoptic set up is
responsible for the extreme weather across much of Northern Alaska
this week. A sub 500mb upper polar low traverses the state from
Mackenzie Bay to the Bering Sea over the next several days keeping
the very deep Arctic airmass in place before shifting it westward
by the end of the week. At the surface, an intense 1060mb+ high
exists over the Arctic while a weak area of low pressure
responsible for blizzard conditions today along the arctic coast
dissipates as it hits the Brooks Range tonight. Lower pressure
moving northward into the Gulf of Alaska tightens the northerly
pressure gradient over the state, prolonging the high wind event
over the west coast and arctic while increasing moisture and
clouds over the Alaska Range and Tanana Valley.

Temperatures: A deep arctic airmass currently sits over the state
with 850mb temperatures as low as -35C to almost -40C along the
North Slope. The coldest day of the week will be Tuesday as the
Polar low becomes directly overhead. With the exception of the far
eastern and SE Interior, mainly clear skies over much of Northern
Alaska should allow for temperatures to plummet tonight into the -30F
to -50F range. Lower confidence exists in Fairbanks temperature
forecast for tonight and for areas further southeast where thicker
cloud cover is. Still thinking temperatures will plummet around
Fairbanks, but cloud cover may help moderate temperatures somewhat
over the next 24-36 hours. As the Polar low shifts to the Bering
on Wednesday, southerly flow on the backside of this helps kick
out the arctic airmass with 850mb temps rising to +3C to -10C by
Wednesday night. Low lying interior valleys and the West Coast
likely hold onto the more extreme cold through Thursday; however
the eastern half of the state significantly warms up to near or
above zero by the end of the week, with near to above normal
temperatures persisting into the extended.

Winds: As mentioned above, an anomalously strong 1060mb+ Arctic
high has created an exceptional northerly pressure gradient over
the state, leading to dangerous wind chills through the Brooks
Range and a prolonged high wind event along the West Coast and
Bering. As the high settles in over the Arctic, expect a round of
strong Northeasterly winds to set up all along the Arctic Coast
Tuesday into Thursday potentially resulting in periods of
blizzard conditions. The NW Coast has already been dealing with
near blizzard conditions at times due to blowing snow, with the
threat continuing for several more days. Strong northerly flow
continues into Wednesday through the Bering as lows coming up into
the Gulf of Alaska further strengthen the pressure gradient. The
Cold airmass in place combined with high winds has prompted
widespread Cold Weather and Extreme Cold products for all of the
Brooks Range where wind chills may be as low as -75F at times.

For the Alaska Range, southerly flow sets up Tuesday into
Wednesday on the backside of the Polar low. At 700mb, a strong
60-70kt jet set up over the Alaska range, helping to kick out the
arctic airmass in place, but also increase winds through Alaska
range passes where winds may gust to 60 mph at times along the
summits. Watching Isabell Pass for the potential for at least
Advisory level winds. Confidence is lower at the moment if they
will reach 50 mph however still expect breezy conditions going
into Wednesday. Gusty conditions extend to Delta Junction as the
Tanana Valley jet briefly develops.

Snow: Focusing on the Alaska Range and Upper Tanana Valley for
accumulating snow through Tuesday as numerous winter weather
advisories and warnings have already been issued. Aloft, a quasi-
stationary mid and upper level boundary on the south side of the
Polar low remains in place and is the focus for snow shower
development today in this area as Pacific moisture. Flow aloft has
already turned southerly in the SE Interior allowing pacific
moisture to flow up and over the boundary. Satellite imagery clear
shows an E-W oriented band of clouds and snow from Palmer to
Northway and into the Yukon. Expect this band to pivot, becoming
more N-S oriented as the Polar upper low shifts westward; however
this will only increase southeasterly flow into the Alaska range
and Tanana Valley and keep snow in this region. A strong wave
currently in the Gulf of Alaska heads northward by tomorrow,
further helping to increase snow coverage and intensity in the
Alaska Range. A foot of snow or more is possible at higher
elevations of the Alaska range while 3 to 7 inches is possible in
valleys and within the Upper Tanana Valley. Downsloping on the
northside of the Alaska range should prevent areas further north
into the Interior and around Fairbanks from receiving much snow.
However, as energy pushes northwestward into the Eastern Interior
Tuesday and Wednesday, expect snow shower activity to overspread
the region, especially in areas that are not downsloped off the
Alaska Range.

&&

.EXTENDED FORECAST DAYS 4-7...
A fairly benign weather pattern sets up for the end of the week
and through the weekend. The polar low responsible for the arctic
air pushes off into Russia while weak upper ridging extends from
Northwest Canada into the Interior. The trajectory and orientation
of the ridging overhead should keep the numerous waves and lows in
the Gulf in southern and southwest Alaska. Easterly/southeasterly
flow persists at the surface into the weekend with well above
normal 850mb and surface temperature anomalies. Will still have to
watch the Arctic Coast and Bering Sea for strong winds through the
period resulting in blowing snow at times. The majority of the
interior is expected to remain dry and relatively mild under the
influence of weak ridging aloft.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...High Wind Warning for AKZ801.
     Cold Weather Advisory for AKZ809>812.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ849.
     Winter Storm Warning for AKZ850.
     Extreme Cold Warning for AKZ813.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ815.
     High Wind Warning for AKZ820-821-827.
     Cold Weather Advisory for AKZ803>805-808.
     Cold Weather Advisory for AKZ832.
     Winter Storm Warning for AKZ832.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ836.
     Blizzard Warning for AKZ805.
     Extreme Cold Warning for AKZ806-807.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801>805-813>815-852-858-859-861.
     Gale Warning for PKZ806-807-856.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ808.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ809-860.
     Gale Warning for PKZ810-857.
     Gale Warning for PKZ811.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ812-855.
     Gale Warning for PKZ816-817-851-854.
     Gale Warning for PKZ850.
     Gale Warning for PKZ853.
&&

CM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 26, 3:48 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG12 hr
Jan 26, 3:48 PM AKSTGale WarningAFG36 hr
Jan 26, 3:49 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG36 hr
Jan 26, 3:49 PM AKSTGale WarningAFG48 hr
Jan 27, 3:45 AM AKSTGale WarningAFG4 days
Jan 27, 3:45 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFG36 hr
Jan 27, 3:46 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG24 hr
Jan 27, 4:28 AM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFGNorth Slope2 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.