Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Harrison Bay, AK ∙ Jones Islands, AK ∙ Nuiqsut Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Cross Island, AK ∙ Cape Halkett, AK ∙ Simpson Lagoon, AK ∙ Nuiqsut Airport, AK ∙ Midway Islands, AK ∙ Ugnu Kuparuk Airport, AK ∙ Atigaru Point, AK

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1146 AM AKST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains and Central Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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