< Winter Storm Warning Alaska | Effective 03/20/2026 16:20

Winter Storm Warning Alaska | Effective 03/20/2026 16:20

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued March 20 at 3:20PM AKDT until March 21 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 20, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires: 
March 21, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Wind chills as low as 60 below zero are expected through Saturday morning.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
Area Description: 
Central Beaufort Sea Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK