< Winter Storm Watch 03/05/2026 06:39 Alaska

Winter Storm Watch 03/05/2026 06:39 Alaska

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued March 5 at 5:39AM AKST until March 7 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 5, 2026 - 6:39am
Expires: 
March 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result in power outages.
Instruction: 
Prepare for possible ground blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description: 
Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK