Blizzard Warning

Locations Affected

Shishmaref Inlet, AK ∙ King Island, AK ∙ Teller Airport, AK ∙ Diomede, AK ∙ Cape Douglas, AK ∙ Shishmaref Airport, AK ∙ Wales Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Cape Woolley, AK ∙ Inalik Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Lopp Lagoon, AK

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 559 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely difficult. &&

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