< Blizzard Warning Alaska | Effective 03/20/2026 16:20

Blizzard Warning Alaska | Effective 03/20/2026 16:20

Headline: 
Blizzard Warning issued March 20 at 3:20PM AKDT until March 21 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Blizzard Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 20, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires: 
March 21, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Significantly reduced visibility and large snow drifts may make travel difficult. Wind chill values around 60 below zero are expected through Saturday morning.
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