Nome, AK — A blizzard warning is in effect for the interior Seward Peninsula in western Alaska, with heavy snow and damaging winds expected from early Friday through Saturday morning.

What is happening: The National Weather Service in Fairbanks says blizzard conditions will develop across the interior Seward Peninsula starting at 4 AM Friday and lasting through 10 AM Saturday Alaska time. Total snowfall of 8 to 15 inches is expected, with wind gusts as high as 65 mph whipping the snow into whiteout conditions.

Local impacts: Travel could become very difficult or impossible. Blowing snow may cut visibility below a quarter mile for long stretches. Anyone traveling in the region Friday or Saturday should expect dangerous conditions.

What to do:

- Avoid travel during the blizzard if you can — stay put once conditions deteriorate.

- If you must go out, bring winter survival gear and let someone know your route.

- Keep watching the forecast — conditions can change quickly in blizzard weather.

Source: National Weather Service, Fairbanks, AK. Issued October 21, 2026.