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Winter Storm Watch, Alaska

Severe

2 to 10 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 70 mph. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to blowing snow.

Ended Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Replaced by the Blizzard Warning on Thursday, December 25, 4:42 in the morning.

Issued
Expires

Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
2 to 10 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 70 mph

Map

Map of Alaska with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Unalaska, Nikolski. UnalaskaNikolski20 mi UnalaskaNikolski25 mi UnalaskaNikolski50 mi UnalaskaNikolski50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 10 inches possible. Highest amounts expected for Unalaska Island. North winds could gust as high as 70 mph.
Where
Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska, Akutan, and Nikolski.
When
From Friday afternoon through Saturday 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
Precipitation will begin as rain on Friday but quickly transition to snow with cooling temperatures. Strong northerly winds combined with the snow will lead to potential blizzard conditions. Visibility improves on Saturday as snow tapers off quickly, though winds may continue to loft snow through Monday.

Updates

  1. Winter Storm Watch issued for Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. December 24, 2025