# NWS Blizzard Warning: Southern Seward Peninsula Coast

> Blizzard Warning issued October 23 at 12:43PM AKDT until October 24 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

By PrimaryBrief newsroom · Published 2026-10-23T20:44:05.542954Z
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**Official alert:** Blizzard Warning for Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.

**Expires:** Oct 24, 2026 at 09:00 AM UTC.

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could result
in power outages. Visibilities may drop below one quarter mile or
less due to falling and blowing snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain early Saturday
morning.

**NWS instructions:** Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.

This is a direct summary of an active National Weather Service alert. Follow the official source for updates and current instructions. [1]

## Evidence cited
1. Blizzard Warning issued October 23 at 12:43PM AKDT until October 24 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK (National Weather Service) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d0f10e1a8103a4171b416c201248c997e1c40670.003.1