Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Akoolokok Point, AK ∙ Nulato, AK ∙ Saint Michael Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Big Island, AK ∙ Koyuk, AK ∙ Savoonga, AK ∙ Kaltag Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Stebbins, AK ∙ Galena Airport, AK ∙ Point Dexter, AK

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1141 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations around one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts will occur in Gambell on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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