Blizzard Warning, Alaska

Severe

Gusts up to 50 mph. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Issued: Monday, February 16, 12:35 at night
Expires: Thursday, February 19, 3 in the morning
Updated: February 19, 2026

Places in this warning

How much

Wind gusts: Up to 50 mph

Map

This warning

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 50 mph.
Where: Western Arctic Coast.
When: Until 3 in the morning Thursday.
Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Updates

Thursday 12:21 at night
Cancelled by the National Weather Service. February 19, 2026
Wednesday 2:46 in the afternoon
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 18, 2026
Wednesday 4:51 in the morning
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 18, 2026
Tuesday 3:08 in the afternoon
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 17, 2026
Monday 6:34 in the evening
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 16, 2026
Monday 12:58 in the afternoon
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 16, 2026
Monday 12:35 at night
Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. February 16, 2026