Blizzard Warning

FROM: NWS Fairbanks AK
AREA: Western Arctic Coast
SENT: 2026-02-16T00:35:00-09:00

Blizzard Warning issued February 16 at 12:35AM AKST until February 19 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE…Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN…From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T16:00:00-09:00


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