BLIZZARD WARNING

Blizzard Warning: Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, Baldwin Peninsula and Northern Seward Peninsula

Blizzard Warning issued October 23 at 9:32PM AKDT until October 24 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK · ACTIVE

The National Weather Service office in Fairbanks, Alaska issued a Blizzard Warning for Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, Baldwin Peninsula and Northern Seward Peninsula on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. It is in effect now.

WarningBlizzard Warning

StatusActive

Issued byNWS Fairbanks, Alaska

Area4 area(s)

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What the Weather Service said

WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, and Northern Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty winds will produce blizzard conditions Friday into Friday night. As south winds continue and temperatures warm, snow will transition to rain Friday night into Saturday.

What to do

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

What a blizzard warning means

Snow and winds of 35 mph (56 km/h) or more will cut visibility to a quarter mile (400 m) or less for at least three hours. Travel could be impossible.

Watch or warning?

A watch means conditions are right for a hazard to develop: be prepared. A warning means it is happening or about to happen: take action now. Advisories are for less serious hazards that still call for caution.

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