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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

955 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



AKZ801-200700-

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Western Arctic Coast-

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

955 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



The threat has ended.



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AKZ805-201500-

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Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-

Including the cities of Flaxman Island, Point Thomson, and

Kaktovik

955 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS 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...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 impacted. Areas of blowing snow could 

  significantly reduce visibility.



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-

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Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Central Arctic Plains-

Including the cities of Kuparuk, Alpine, Franklin Bluffs,

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

the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, and Deadhorse

955 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



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

AM AKDT SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. 



* 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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