Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 19 at 3:54AM AKDT until March 20 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 19, 2026 - 4:54am
Expires:
March 19, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up
to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could
reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of blowing snow and strong northerly
winds through early Friday. The Bering Strait Coast and especially
Brevig Mission may have periods of 1/4 mile visibility with
blowing snow.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description:
Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK