Fairbanks, AK – Dangerous winter weather conditions are impacting parts of western Alaska today as the National Weather Service issued a Blizzard Warning for the Bering Strait region, including St. Lawrence Island, with strong winds and near-zero visibility expected at times.
According to the National Weather Service Fairbanks, north winds could gust as high as 55 miles per hour, creating ground blizzard conditions by blowing loose snow across open areas. Visibility may drop to a quarter mile or less, making travel hazardous or impossible in some locations.
The Blizzard Warning remains in effect through Sunday afternoon, with officials warning that whiteout conditions could develop quickly, especially in exposed coastal and tundra areas.
In addition, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the southern Seward Peninsula, where blowing snow may reduce visibility to half a mile or less at times. Wind gusts in that region could reach 50 miles per hour, with stronger gusts possible near typical wind corridors such as Goldfield and Johnson’s Camp.
Forecasters say the strongest impacts are expected overnight into Sunday morning, before winds gradually begin to diminish later Sunday afternoon.
Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose outdoor items, and prepare for rapidly changing conditions. Even short trips can become dangerous if visibility suddenly drops.
Communities across the Bering Strait region, the southern Seward Peninsula, and nearby coastal areas are advised to stay alert for updates as conditions evolve.
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