Blizzard Warning issued November 14 at 4:05AM 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 60 mph.
* 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...The lull in snow and wind will continue through Saturday morning before snowfall chances increase Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. Winds will increase thereafter and be strongest Saturday afternoon into Sunday with gusts as high as 60 mph possible and blizzard conditions returning.
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
- 176th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather