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Winter Storm Watch, Alaska

Severe

Gusts up to 65 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Ended Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Replaced by the Blizzard Warning on Thursday, February 26, 11:11 in the morning.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this watch

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 65 mph

Map

Map of Alaska with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Prudhoe Bay, Nuiqsut, Kaktovik. Also shown: Winter Storm Watch. Prudhoe BayNuiqsutKaktovikALASKA50 mi Prudhoe BayNuiqsutKaktovikALASKA50 mi Prudhoe BayNuiqsutKaktovikALASKA100 mi Prudhoe BayALASKA100 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.
Where
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
When
From Friday morning through Monday morning.
Impacts
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could result in power outages.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 25, 2026
  2. Winter Storm Watch issued for Friday morning through Monday morning. February 25, 2026