Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 2:31PM AKST until March 2 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 2, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
March 2, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. North-northeast winds gusting as
high as 40 mph with visibility below 1/2 mile at times.
* WHERE...Brevig Mission
* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.
* 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 through this afternoon. Wales will
also have some breezy conditions but visibility should remain at
or above 1 mile.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description:
Bering Strait Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK