UPDATE — Thursday, November 12, 12:54 PM CT: The National Weather Service has extended this Blizzard Warning through 7:00 AM AKST Sunday. Expect a break in the snow Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, then winds pick up again Saturday into Sunday, gusting as high as 60 miles per hour, with blizzard conditions returning.

Blizzard Warning for Alaska's Northern Arctic Coast Through Friday Afternoon

Utqiagvik, Alaska — Blizzard conditions are headed for Alaska's Northern Arctic Coast, and the National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the area until 4:00 PM Alaska time on Friday, November 13.

What is happening:

The warning took effect at 2:00 PM Alaska time on Wednesday, November 11. Snow and blowing snow will cut visibility below a half mile at times, with periods of blizzard conditions coming and going through the week. The strongest winds arrive Saturday, when gusts could reach 60 miles per hour.

Local impacts:

Expect between 1 and 3 more inches of snow, with winds gusting as high as 50 miles per hour before the weekend peak. Travel could be difficult, and blowing snow could bring whiteout conditions at times.

What to do:

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only.

If you must travel, carry a winter survival kit with you.

If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Source: National Weather Service, Fairbanks, Alaska. November 11, 2026.