Kotzebue, AK 99752 Weather Alerts

Northwest Arctic4:18 AM AKDT66.90°N, 162.60°W

Blizzard Warning

Extreme · Expected

From 10:00 AM Fri until 4:00 AM Sat·Issued 2:56 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Fairbanks AK

Blizzard Warning issued October 23 at 2:56AM AKDT until October 24 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Details

What: Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

Where: Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, and Northern Seward Peninsula.

When: From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.

Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could result in power outages.

Additional details: Snow and gusty winds will produce blizzard conditions Friday. As south winds continue and temperatures warm, snow will transition to rain potentially as early as Friday evening. Strongest wind gusts will be Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning.

What to do

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Areas: Kivalina and Red Dog Dock; Lower Kobuk Valley; Baldwin Peninsula; Northern Seward Peninsula

High Surf Advisory

Minor · Expected

From 4:00 PM Fri until 10:00 PM Sun·Issued 8:43 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Fairbanks AK

High Surf Advisory issued October 22 at 8:43AM AKDT until October 25 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Details

What: Large breaking waves of 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line.

Where: Baldwin Peninsula and Northern Seward Peninsula.

When: From 4 PM Friday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.

Impacts: Localized beach erosion may occur.

Additional details: South to southeast winds increase Friday with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

What to do

Precautions should be taken to protect property.

Areas: Baldwin Peninsula; Northern Seward Peninsula

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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