< Winter Storm Watch Alaska | Effective 03/19/2026 05:03

Winter Storm Watch Alaska | Effective 03/19/2026 05:03

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued March 19 at 4:03AM AKDT until March 21 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 19, 2026 - 5:03am
Expires: 
March 19, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel may be difficult.
Instruction: 
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description: 
Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK