Blizzard Warning, Alaska

How much

Wind gusts

Up to 60 mph

Map

Details from the National Weather Service

What

Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

Where

Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

When

Until 7 in the morning Friday.

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.

Updates

1. Friday 3:23 in the morning
   Cancelled by the National Weather Service. January 30, 2026
2. Thursday 2:45 in the afternoon
   Extended to Friday, 7 in the morning. Ended for part of the area. January 29, 2026
3. Thursday 4:48 in the morning
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 29, 2026
4. Wednesday 8:12 in the evening
   Ended for part of the area. January 28, 2026
5. Wednesday 1:22 in the afternoon
   Extended to Thursday, 3 in the afternoon. Area expanded. January 28, 2026
6. Wednesday 11:57 in the morning
   Ended for part of the area. January 28, 2026
7. Wednesday 1:54 in the morning
   Ended for part of the area. January 28, 2026
8. Tuesday 5:39 in the evening
   Area expanded. Ended for part of the area. January 27, 2026
9. Tuesday 11:43 in the morning
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 27, 2026
10. Tuesday 6:44 in the morning
    Extended to Thursday, noon. Area expanded. Now also replaces the Winter Storm Watch. January 27, 2026
11. Tuesday 4:28 in the morning
    Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 27, 2026
12. Monday 11:49 at night
    Extended to Wednesday, noon. Area expanded. January 26, 2026
13. Monday 7:26 in the evening
    Replaces the Winter Weather Advisory. January 26, 2026