Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 5 at 3:36PM AKST until March 6 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced
to one-quarter mile at times.
* WHERE...Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon), Northern
Alaska Peninsula including Pilot Point, and Northern Bristol Bay
Coast including Dillingham.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system will approach
the Bristol Bay Thursday bringing snowfall and gusty winds,
leading to blizzard conditions. Communities such Dillingham and
King Salmon will experience the strongest winds under this pattern
promoting blizzard conditions, reducing visibility to one-quarter
mile or less at times. Highest snow accumulations expected from
Egegik to Pilot Point, with relatively lower totals expected near
Dillingham. Note that cold air will be ushered into the area
behind this system.
Instruction:
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your
vehicle.
Area Description:
Northern Alaska Peninsula; Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon); Northern Bristol Bay Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK