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Winter Storm Watch
Central Arctic Plains
Winter Storm Watch issued March 19 at 4:03AM AKDT until March 21 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Alert Description
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel may be difficult.
Safety Instructions
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Time Information
Effective
Mar 20, 2026, 6:00 PM
Expires
Mar 20, 2026, 6:00 AM
Issued
Mar 19, 2026, 12:03 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Fairbanks AK
National Weather Service