Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 1 at 4:43AM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 1, 2026 - 5:43am
Expires:
March 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations up to two
inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities at or below 1/4 mile are occurring due to
falling and blowing snow. Travel is not advised. Very strong winds
could result in power outages, especially near Barter Island.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills as low as 70 below zero are
expected at times through the weekend. Exercise caution while
outdoors as frostbite can occur in as little as five minutes or
less.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK