Blizzard Warning issued November 10 at 1:32PM AKST until November 11 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
- Level
- Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM Akst Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow and wind will persist into the weekend. The snow will become a bit more intermittent tonight into tomorrow but with strong east winds, blizzard conditions may continue longer than currently expected. Regardless of blizzard conditions, periods of blowing snow will persist into the weekend. We will continue to monitor and update as necessary.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This could lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.
- In the last 30 days
- 163rd Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather