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Winter Storm Watch, Alaska

Severe

Up to 3 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 60 mph. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to blowing snow.

Ended Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Replaced by the Blizzard Warning on Wednesday, January 7, 2:57 in the morning.

Issued
Expires

Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
Up to 3 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 60 mph

Map

Map of Alaska with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers St. Paul, St. George. St. PaulSt. George10 mi St. PaulSt. George20 mi St. PaulSt. George20 mi St. Paul20 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
Where
Pribilof Islands.
When
From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts
Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Additional details
Saint George Island will likely see most of the accumulating snow with this event. There is still some uncertainty as to the northern extent of the snow and how much snow, if any, will fall across Saint Paul Island. Even if snowfall is minimal across Saint Paul Island, the strong winds will likely create significant blowing snow at times.

Updates

  1. Winter Storm Watch issued for Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. January 6, 2026