Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 20 at 7:23AM AKDT until March 21 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 8:23am
Expires:
March 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Central Arctic Plains and Central Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chill values near 70 below zero
are occuring this morning. Wind chill values gradually warm to
around 60 below zero through Saturday morning.
Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and blowing
snow. Travel may be difficult in near blizzard conditions. Large
snow drifts may develop that could make travel difficult.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
Area Description:
Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK