WWAK41 PAFG 201523

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

723 AM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



AKZ805-210000-

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

Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-

Including the cities of Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point

Thomson

723 AM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chill values near 70 below zero 

  are occuring this morning. Wind chill values gradually warm to 

  around 60 below zero through Saturday morning.



Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing 

snow. Significantly reduced visibility and large snow drifts may 

make travel 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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AKZ804-808-210000-

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

Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Central Arctic Plains-

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

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

Deadhorse, Kuparuk, Franklin Bluffs, and Sagwon

723 AM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chill values near 70 below zero 

  are occuring this morning. Wind chill values gradually warm to 

  around 60 below zero through Saturday morning.



Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and blowing 

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

snow drifts may develop that could make travel difficult.



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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