Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 4:32PM AKDT until March 18 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing
snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions may briefly improve Monday night
before deteriorating again on Tuesday.
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