Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 1 at 10:41PM AKST until March 2 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 1, 2026 - 11:41pm
Expires:
March 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. North-northeast winds gusting as
high as 45 mph with visibility below 1/2 mile at times.
* WHERE...Brevig Mission.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Blowing snow and visibility less than 1/2 mile at times
through Monday afternoon. Wind chills as low as -35F will result
in frostbite in as little as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most impactful blowing snow and strongest
winds will be in Brevig Mission Sunday night through Monday
afternoon. Wales will also have some breezy conditions but
visibility should remain over 1 mile for the majority of Sunday
night and Monday.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
Area Description:
Bering Strait Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK