Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued April 20 at 2:11PM AKDT until April 23 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard
conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT Tuesday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through
Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, travel could be
difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. For the Winter Storm
Watch, travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. Monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK