Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued October 22 at 6:02AM AKDT until October 24 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 22, 2026 - 7:02am
Expires:
October 22, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to
3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could result
in power outages. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to
falling and blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain early Saturday
morning.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov