Nome, Alaska – A Winter Storm Watch may bring blizzard conditions and dangerous travel beginning Monday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, a Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon for the Bering Strait Coast, including Nome, Teller, Wales, Shishmaref, and surrounding communities.
Forecasters say total snowfall between 6 and 12 inches is possible, with east-southeast wind gusts reaching as high as 60 mph. The strongest portion of the storm is expected late Monday through Tuesday morning, when whiteout conditions and significant blowing snow may develop.
Travel could become very difficult, particularly along exposed routes such as Nome-Council Road and Teller Road, where drifting snow and reduced visibility may impact drivers. Areas near the Bering Strait Coast and St. Lawrence Island are also included in the watch area.
The National Weather Service warns that blizzard conditions are possible as the storm system moves westward across the region. The strongest winds are expected to diminish by midday Tuesday, though periods of snow and lighter winds may persist into Wednesday.
Residents are urged to prepare for possible blizzard conditions and continue monitoring updates from the National Weather Service. Those planning travel early this week should consider adjusting schedules, especially during peak wind periods.
The storm may particularly affect school transportation, supply deliveries, and workers commuting between coastal communities.
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