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Winter Storm Watch, Alaska

Severe

Gusts up to 50 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Ended Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Thursday, March 19, 12:25 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Blizzard Warning on Thursday, March 19, 12:25 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 50 mph

Map

Map of Alaska with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Prudhoe Bay, Nuiqsut, Kaktovik. Also shown: Winter Weather Advisory. Prudhoe BayNuiqsutKaktovikALASKA50 mi Prudhoe BayNuiqsutKaktovikALASKA100 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 one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Where
Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
When
From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
Impacts
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel may be difficult.

Updates

  1. Area expanded. March 19, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 18, 2026
  3. Winter Storm Watch issued for Friday morning through Saturday morning. March 18, 2026

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