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Blizzard Warning, Alaska

Severe

6 to 11 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 70 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Ended Sunday, February 22, 2026.

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Places in this warning

How much

Snow across the area
6 to 11 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 70 mph

Map

Map of Alaska with this warning The Blizzard Warning covers Point Hope, Point Lay. Also shown: Winter Storm Warning, Winter Storm Watch. Point HopePoint LayALASKA25 mi Point HopePoint LayALASKA50 mi Point HopePoint LayALASKA50 mi Point HopePoint LayALASKA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.
Where
Western Arctic Coast.
When
Until 6 in the evening Sunday.
Impacts
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. Very strong winds could result in power outages.
Additional details
Winds shift northwest and weaken Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. Temperatures fall rapidly Sunday night into Monday as conditions otherwise improve. The heaviest snow is expected near Point Hope with lighter accumulations near Point Lay.

Updates

  1. Cancelled by the National Weather Service. February 22, 2026
  2. Snow totals raised from 6 to 10 inches to 6 to 11 inches. Extended to Sunday, 6 in the evening. February 21, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 20, 2026
  4. Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. February 20, 2026

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