Blizzard Warning for Shishmaref and the Bering Strait Coast Through Early Saturday
Shishmaref, AK — A blizzard warning covers Shishmaref and the Bering Strait Coast in western Alaska from early Friday into the first hours of Saturday, with strong winds threatening power outages.
**What is happening:** The National Weather Service in Fairbanks expects blizzard conditions from 4 AM Friday through 1 AM Saturday Alaska time. Up to 3 inches of snow will fall, but the real story is the wind — gusts up to 60 mph will drive blowing snow and drop visibility below a quarter mile. The snow is expected to change to rain early Saturday morning as the storm moves on.
**Local impacts:** Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could knock out power in coastal communities, so residents should be ready for outages. Blowing snow will make it hard to see more than a few hundred feet at times.
**What to do:**
- Charge phones and devices now in case the power goes out.
- Avoid travel while the blizzard is underway.
- Dress for extreme wind chill and keep emergency supplies handy.
*Source: National Weather Service, Fairbanks, AK. Issued October 21, 2026.*
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