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Nome, AK Blizzard Conditions Possible Saturday, Oct. 24
Nome, AK – Residents along Alaska’s western coast could face dangerous winter weather this weekend as a developing Bering Sea storm threatens to bring strong winds, heavy snow, possible blizzard condi
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-10-19T10:19:52.492Z
Nome, AK – Residents along Alaska’s western coast could face dangerous winter weather this weekend as a developing Bering Sea storm threatens to bring strong winds, heavy snow, possible blizzard conditions and coastal flooding between Thursday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 25.
According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, a strong low pressure system could enter the Bering Sea by Thursday, bringing potentially hazardous conditions to communities along Alaska’s West Coast, including Nome in the Nome Census Area.
The agency's Sunday, Oct. 18, forecast briefing identifies Thursday through Sunday as the primary period of concern , with Saturday, Oct. 24, falling within the potential storm window.
Forecasters warn that strong southwest winds could combine with heavy snowfall to create blizzard conditions, potentially reducing visibility and making travel dangerous. Heavy rain or a mixture of rain and snow is also possible depending on the storm's track and temperature patterns.
Coastal flooding and erosion are additional concerns, particularly in communities exposed to strong southwest winds and elevated water levels along the Bering Sea.
The potential impacts extend beyond Nome to other communities across western Alaska, where severe weather could disrupt transportation, coastal activities and essential services.
However, significant uncertainty remains regarding the storm's exact track, strength and timing. The National Weather Service has not yet identified a confirmed peak impact day or specified snowfall totals, wind speeds or coastal flood levels in its initial briefing.
The system is currently expected to move out of the region by Sunday, Oct. 25.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts throughout the week, review emergency supplies and prepare for possible travel disruptions as meteorologists gain confidence in the storm's development.