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Blizzard Warning, Alaska

Severe

Gusts up to 40 mph. Travel may be impacted.

Ended Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this warning

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 40 mph

Map

Map of Alaska with this warning The Blizzard Warning covers Point Hope, Point Lay. Point HopePoint LayALASKA25 mi Point HopePoint LayALASKA50 mi Point HopePoint LayALASKA50 mi Point HopePoint LayALASKA50 mi
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Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What
Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
Where
Point Lay.
When
Until 4 in the afternoon this afternoon.
Impacts
Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility.
Additional details
Wind speeds will begin to subside by the early afternoon. Snow showers may continue to linger into the evening hours which may keep visibility slightly reduced.

Updates

  1. Cancelled by the National Weather Service. April 23, 2026
  2. Extended to Thursday, 4 in the afternoon. April 23, 2026
  3. Replaces the Winter Weather Advisory. April 23, 2026