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Blizzard Warning, Alaska

Severe

Gusts up to 35 mph. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this warning

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 35 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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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Where
Point Lay and Point Hope.
When
Until 7 in the morning Saturday.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Additional details
A shallow ground blizzard is expected to continue at Point Lay through at least Saturday morning. Gradual improvement should continue through the day on Saturday, but some blowing snow may persist.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. February 7, 2026
  2. Extended to Saturday, 7 in the morning. February 6, 2026
  3. Extended to Friday, 3 in the afternoon. February 5, 2026
  4. Replaces the Winter Storm Warning. February 5, 2026