Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Sikolik Lake, AK ∙ Jones Islands, AK ∙ Atqasuk Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Arey Island, AK ∙ Cape Simpson, AK ∙ Point Lay, AK ∙ Nuiqsut Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Point Belcher, AK ∙ Cross Island, AK ∙ Elson Lagoon, AK

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 102 PM AKDT Mon Apr 14 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast, Northern Arctic Coast, Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds appear to arrive Thursday afternoon. There may be falling snow at this time, which can result in whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult.

---