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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

1225 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



AKZ805-201500-

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/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0026.260320T1800Z-260321T1800Z/

Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-

Including the cities of Point Thomson, Flaxman Island, and

Kaktovik

1225 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM AKDT 

SATURDAY...



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

  to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.



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



* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM AKDT Saturday.



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

  blowing snow. Travel may be difficult.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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AKZ804-808-201500-

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

/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0046.260320T1800Z-260321T1800Z/

Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Central Arctic Plains-

Including the cities of Franklin Bluffs, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine,

Sagwon, Nuiqsut, the Dalton Highway north of MP 387, the Dalton

Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk

1225 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM AKDT 

SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Blowing snow expected.



* WHERE...Central Arctic Plains and Central Beaufort Sea Coast.



* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM AKDT Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and 

  blowing snow. Travel may be difficult in near blizzard conditions.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or 

call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.



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AKZ801-201500-

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Western Arctic Coast-

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

1225 PM 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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