Extreme · Blizzard WarningActive alert
Blizzard Warning issued October 22 at 5:49PM AKDT until October 24 at
Affecting Western Arctic Coast
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
Western Arctic Coast
Likely impact; effects through 3:00 PM.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
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* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility below one quarter mile. Very strong winds could result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain Saturday morning. Strongest wind gusts will be Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning, weakening slowly in the afternoon.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™