Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 8:44PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 9:44pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Gusts through the Bering Strait Coast are expected to reach up to
45 mph Thursday morning, with the highest gusts expected for St.
Lawrence Island, Wales, and Brevig Mission. Between 1-2 inches of
snow is expected for the area through Thursday.
Another round of precipitation is expected to begin Friday
morning, bringing another inch or so of snow. Mixed precipitation
is possible with this second round, such as rain and freezing
rain, as temperatures will be above freezing.
Area Description:
Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast; St Lawrence Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK