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Blizzard Warning: what it means

The National Weather Service says

“Blizzard Warnings are issued for frequent gusts greater than or equal to 35 mph accompanied by falling and/or blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility to less than 1/4 mile for three hours or more. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely, leading to whiteout conditions making travel extremely difficult. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle and wait for help to arrive.”

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Blizzard Warnings in effect right now

3 Blizzard Warnings in effect.

States: Alaska

  • Blizzard Warning until Oct 24, 2026, 2:00 PM ETInterior Seward Peninsula
  • Blizzard Warning until Oct 24, 2026, 5:00 AM ETShishmaref; Bering Strait Coast
  • Blizzard Warning until Oct 24, 2026, 5:00 AM ETSouthern Seward Peninsula Coast

National Weather Service data, updated Oct 22, 2026, 7:45 AM ET. Not an official warning: follow your local NWS office. All US alerts →

Get ready before the next one

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