Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued October 20 at 2:37PM AKDT until October 25 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations up
to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing
snow.
* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Sunday afternoon.
* 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.
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