64°30'N / 165°24'W / Altitude 6 m / 01:59 2026/10/22, America/Nome (UTC-8)
From: 2026/10/21, 15:06
To: 2026/10/22, 07:00
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
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NWS Fairbanks AK
2026/10/21, 15:06From: 2026/10/21, 15:06
To: 2026/10/22, 07:00
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could result in power outages. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain early Saturday morning.
NomeMonitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.NWS Fairbanks AK2026/10/21, 15:06From: 2026/10/21, 15:06
To: 2026/10/22, 07:00
* 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...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could result in power outages. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain early Saturday morning.
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast,NomeMonitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.NWS Fairbanks AK2026/10/21, 15:06
From: 2026/10/21, 14:50
To: 2026/10/22, 07:00
* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of snow will change to rain by Friday morning. Wind will increase from the southeast overnight into Friday morning with peak gusts occurring between 4 AM and 10 AM Friday. In periods of snow, there will likely be low visibility due to falling and blowing snow.
NomePeople are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.NWS Fairbanks AK2026/10/21, 14:50
From: 2026/10/21, 15:09
To: 2026/10/22, 16:00
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels 5 to 8 feet above the normal high tide line possible. * WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south to southeast winds increase Friday morning with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast,NomeIf travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.NWS Fairbanks AK2026/10/21, 15:09From: 2026/10/21, 15:09
To: 2026/10/22, 16:00
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line possible. * WHERE...Shishmaref, Diomede, and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south to southeast winds increase early Friday morning with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Currently, Teller, Brevig Mission, and Wales are most likely to see the higher end of the 4 to 6 foot range, with Shishmaref and Diomede expected to see water levels peak closer to the low end of the 4 to 6 foot range.
NomeTravel may be difficult. Take the necessary actions to protect
flood- prone property.NWS Fairbanks AK2026/10/21, 15:09
From: 2026/10/21, 15:09
To: 2026/10/22, 16:00
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet above the normal high tide line at Gambell and 2 to 3 feet above the normal high tide line at Savoonga. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast winds increase Thursday night gusting up to 75 mph.
NomePrecautions should be taken to protect property.NWS Fairbanks AK2026/10/21, 15:09From: 2026/10/21, 15:09
To: 2026/10/22, 16:00
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line at Stebbins, St. Michael, and Unalakleet, 4 to 7 feet above the normal high tide line at Shaktoolik, and 5 to 10 feet above the normal high tide line at Koyuk and Elim. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast winds increase Friday morning with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
NomePrecautions should be taken to protect property.NWS Fairbanks AK2026/10/21, 15:09