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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

849 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



AKZ801-191500-

/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0045.260319T0449Z-260320T1500Z/

Western Arctic Coast-

Including the cities of Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, and Point Hope

849 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Blowing snow. North winds gusting to 30 mph.



* WHERE...Point Hope.



* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Periods of blowing snow will significantly reduce 

  visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling.



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AKZ804-805-191500-

/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0025.260320T1800Z-260321T1800Z/

Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-

Including the cities of Point Thomson, Flaxman Island, Nuiqsut,

Alpine, Kaktovik, Kuparuk, Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, and the Dalton

Highway north of MP 387

849 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 

SATURDAY MORNING...



* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up 

  to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.



* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.



* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.



* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 

  blowing snow. Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could 

  significantly reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 

latest forecasts for updates on this situation.



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