Vigie · Winter Storm Watch issued October 20 at 2:37PM AKDT until October 25 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Issued by: NWS Fairbanks AK
Start: 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC
Expected end: 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC
Message valid until: 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC
Sent: 2026-10-20 22:37 UTC
Original level: Severe
On the map: Not placed: area given as codes with no licensed shape

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* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could result in power outages. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

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Source: NOAA National Weather Service (https://api.weather.gov). Not endorsed by NOAA or the NWS | Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK

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