🔴 Extreme

Blizzard Warning

Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast

Blizzard Warning issued March 19 at 12:25PM AKDT until March 21 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Alert Description

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel may be difficult.

Safety Instructions

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.

Time Information

Effective

Mar 20, 2026, 6:00 PM

Expires

Mar 20, 2026, 3:00 PM

Issued

Mar 19, 2026, 8:25 PM

Alert Details

Severity

Extreme

Urgency

Expected

Certainty

Likely

Issued By

NWS Fairbanks AK

National Weather Service