WWAK42 PAFG 190446

WSWWCZ



URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

846 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



AKZ817-191500-

/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260319T1500Z/

/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0025.260319T0446Z-260319T1500Z/

Baldwin Peninsula-

Including the cities of Kotzebue

846 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THURSDAY...



* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.



* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula.



* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Thursday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 

  could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions will persist through 

  midnight then gradually improve through 7AM as winds weaken.



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.



&&



$$



AKZ818-191500-

/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260319T1500Z/

Northern Seward Peninsula-

Including the cities of Deering, Candle, and Buckland

846 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT 

THURSDAY...



* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.



* WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula.



* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Thursday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could 

  reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is expected early Wednesday 

  morning, followed by periods of blowing snow and strong northerly 

  winds Wednesday afternoon through early Friday.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.



&&



$$



AKZ820-821-191500-

/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260320T1500Z/

Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-

Including the cities of Diomede, Brevig Mission, Wales, Teller,

and Shishmaref

846 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT 

FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.



* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref.



* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could 

  reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of blowing snow and strong northerly 

  winds through early Friday. The Bering Strait Coast and especially 

  Brevig Mission may have periods of 1/4 mile visibility with 

  blowing snow.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling.



&&



$$



AKZ823-191500-

/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/

Interior Seward Peninsula-

Including the cities of Haycock, Serpentine Hot Springs, Pilgrim

Springs, Taylor, and Council

846 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



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

THURSDAY...



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



* WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula.



* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Thursday.



* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 

  visibility.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected along 

  ridgetops and summits where the strongest winds are expected. 

  Conditions improve at lower elevations, especially for areas not 

  vulnerable to winds from the north.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. Visit 

511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.



&&



$$



AKZ825-191500-

/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260320T1500Z/

Yukon Delta Coast-

Including the cities of Scammon Bay, Alakanuk, Chevak, Nunam

Iqua, Hooper Bay, Kotlik, Mountain Village, and Emmonak

846 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT 

FRIDAY...



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



* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.



* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could 

  reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of blowing snow and strong northerly 

  winds through early Friday. The worst conditions are expected 

  along the coast.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.



&&



$$



BB