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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

320 PM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



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Central Beaufort Sea Coast-

Including the cities of Prudhoe Bay, Nuiqsut, Kuparuk, the Dalton

Highway north of MP 387, Alpine, and Deadhorse

320 PM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.



* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.



* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday.



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

  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make 

  travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Wind chills 

  as low as 60 below zero are expected through Saturday morning.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 

your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 

1 1 for the latest road conditions.



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AKZ805-211500-

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Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-

Including the cities of Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point

Thomson

320 PM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 

  mph.



* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.



* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday.



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

  blowing snow. Significantly reduced visibility and large snow 

  drifts may make travel difficult. Wind chill values around 60 

  below zero are expected through Saturday morning.



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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Central Arctic Plains-

Including the cities of Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs, and the Dalton

Highway from MP 322 to MP 387

320 PM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



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

SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Blowing snow. Wind gusts up to 30 mph. 



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



* WHEN...Until 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. 

  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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