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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



AKZ815-200400-

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Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-

Including the cities of Red Dog Dock and Kivalina

355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Blizzard conditions with north winds up to 35 mph.



* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.



* WHEN...Until 8 PM AKDT this evening.



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

  blowing snow. Hazardous wind chill values down to -60 possible.



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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AKZ824-201500-

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Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-

Including the cities of St Michael, Shaktoolik, Koyuk,

Unalakleet, Stebbins, and Elim

355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



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



* WHAT...Blowing snow with north wind gusts up to 45 mph. 



* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.



* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult, especially during periods of 

  the lowest visibility. The lowest visibility will be around 1/4 to 

  1/2 mile at times, especially around Shaktoolik. Wind chills may 

  be as low as -50F to -60F along the entire Eastern Norton Sound 

  Coast



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling.



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AKZ820-821-201500-

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Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-

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

and Shishmaref

355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



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

FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up 

  to one inch. 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.



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AKZ823-200600-

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Interior Seward Peninsula-

Including the cities of Serpentine Hot Springs, Pilgrim Springs,

Haycock, Taylor, and Council

355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026



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

EVENING...



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



* WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula.



* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.



* 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.



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AKZ825-201500-

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Yukon Delta Coast-

Including the cities of Emmonak, Mountain Village, Hooper Bay,

Nunam Iqua, Scammon Bay, Kotlik, Chevak, and Alakanuk

355 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 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 near 

  Cape Romanzoff.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.



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