First published Oct 22, 2026, 11:07:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 11:07:15 PM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Blizzard Warning issued October 22 at 2:38PM AKDT until October 24 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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A blizzard warning covers Shishmaref and the Bering Strait Coast, with conditions expected from 4 AM Friday through 1 AM Saturday. The alert cites snow, gusts up to 60 mph, very low visibility, difficult travel, and possible power outages, and advises monitoring forecasts.

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Affected location: Shishmaref and the Bering Strait Coast

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The warning identifies hazardous conditions that could make travel very difficult in the affected area.

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Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Blizzard Warning issued October 22 at 2:38PM AKDT until October 24 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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