Blizzard Warning, Alaska

How much

Snow across the area

Another up to 3 inches

Wind gusts

Up to 65 mph

Map

Details from the National Weather Service

What

Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

Where

Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, and Northern Seward Peninsula.

When

Until 7 in the morning Saturday.

Impacts

Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could result in power outages.

Additional details

Snow and gusty winds will produce blizzard conditions Friday into Friday night. As south winds continue and temperatures warm, snow will transition to rain Friday night into Saturday.

Updates

1. Friday 9:32 at night
   Extended to Saturday, 7 in the morning. 16 hours ago
2. Friday 12:43 in the afternoon
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. 1 day ago
3. Friday 2:56 in the morning
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. 1 day ago
4. Thursday 9:39 at night
   Area expanded. 1 day ago
5. Thursday 8:41 in the evening
   Area expanded. 1 day ago
6. Thursday 2:38 in the afternoon
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. 1 day ago
7. Thursday 1:53 in the afternoon
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. 2 days ago
8. Thursday 6:02 in the morning
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. 2 days ago
9. Wednesday 3:06 in the afternoon
   Blizzard Warning issued for Friday overnight through Saturday morning. 2 days ago