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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

125 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026



AKZ805-011500-

/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260302T1800Z/

Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-

Including the cities of Point Thomson, Kaktovik, and Flaxman

Island

125 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026



...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY...



* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up 

  to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.



* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.



* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.



* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 

  blowing snow. Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could 

  significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could result in 

  power outages.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 

have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 

your vehicle.



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AKZ804-011500-

/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0028.260301T0000Z-260302T0600Z/

Central Beaufort Sea Coast-

Including the cities of Alpine, Kuparuk, the Dalton Highway north

of MP 387, Deadhorse, Nuiqsut, and Prudhoe Bay

125 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST 

SUNDAY...



* WHAT...Blowing snow expected with light snow accumulations 

  possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.



* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.



* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Sunday.



* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and 

  blowing snow. Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could 

  significantly reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or 

call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.



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