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Blizzard Warning, Alaska

Severe

3 to 5 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 70 mph. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to blowing snow.

Ended Friday, January 9, 2026.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this warning

How much

Snow across the area
3 to 5 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 70 mph

Map

Map of Alaska with this warning The Blizzard Warning covers Adak, Atka. AdakAtkaALASKA100 mi AdakAtkaALASKA100 mi AdakAtka100 mi AdakAtka200 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph for Adak and Atka.
Where
Central Aleutians, including Adak and Atka.
When
Until noon AKST today.
Impacts
Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Additional details
Rain will change to snow for Adak and Atka tonight as temperatures drop to around 32 degrees. The combination of strong winds and snow may lead to near-blizzard conditions at times. The widespread snow will become more showery in nature through this morning. Snow showers and gusty winds may periodically reduce visibility through tonight even after the strongest winds begin to decrease in intensity.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. January 9, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 9, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 8, 2026
  4. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 8, 2026
  5. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 8, 2026
  6. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 8, 2026
  7. Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. January 7, 2026