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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

403 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



AKZ801-200600-

/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-260320T1500Z/

Western Arctic Coast-

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

403 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS 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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AKZ808-200600-

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

Central Arctic Plains-

Including the cities of the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387,

Franklin Bluffs, and Sagwon

403 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...WINTER STORM WATCH 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 Arctic Plains.



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



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

  blowing snow. Travel may be difficult.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 

latest forecasts for updates on this situation.



&&



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AKZ804-805-200600-

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

Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-

Including the cities of Kuparuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, Alpine, Point

Thomson, Flaxman Island, Prudhoe Bay, Deadhorse, and the Dalton

Highway north of MP 387

403 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 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 difficult.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 

latest forecasts for updates on this situation.



&&



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