Blizzard Warning issued November 12 at 12:54PM AKST until November 15 at 7:00AM 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 45 mph through Friday, then 60 mph Saturday into Sunday.
* WHERE...Central and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM Akst Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Snow and blowing snow could reduce visibility below one half mile at times. Periods of blizzard conditions will be intermittently possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...We are expecting a lull in snowfall beginning Friday afternoon through Saturday evening before snowfall chances increase Saturday night into Sunday morning. With the lull in snow and winds, expect higher visibilities. Winds will increase thereafter and be strongest on Saturday afternoon into Sunday with gusts as high as 60 mph possible, with blizzard conditions returning.
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.
- In the last 30 days
- 179th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather