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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
306 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026

AKZ761-773-781-062100-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260306T2100Z/
Central Alaska Peninsula-Chignik-Southern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of False Pass, Sand Point, Chignik, Port
Heiden, Perryville, and Cold Bay
306 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations up to 4 to 10
  inches. Northerly winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Visibility
  reduced to one-quarter mile at times.

* WHERE...Central Alaska Peninsula, Chignik, and Southern Alaska
  Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could blow
  around unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system in the northern
  Pacific will approach the Alaska Peninsula Thursday bringing a
  long period of snowfall and gusty winds, leading to blizzard
  conditions. Note that cold air will be ushered into the area
  behind this system.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your
vehicle.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, do so with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility.

&&

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AKZ762>764-070000-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260307T0000Z/
Northern Alaska Peninsula-Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King
Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Pilot Point, Egegik,
Manokotak, Togiak, Naknek, and Dillingham
306 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
  to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reduced
  to one-quarter mile at times.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon), Northern
  Alaska Peninsula including Pilot Point, and Northern Bristol Bay
  Coast including Dillingham.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system will approach
  the Bristol Bay Thursday bringing snowfall and gusty winds,
  leading to blizzard conditions. Communities such Dillingham and
  King Salmon will experience the strongest winds under this pattern
  promoting blizzard conditions, reducing visibility to one-quarter
  mile or less at times. Highest snow accumulations expected from
  Egegik to Pilot Point, with relatively lower totals expected near
  Dillingham. Note that cold air will be ushered into the area
  behind this system.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your
vehicle.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, do so with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility.

&&

$$

AKZ765-766-070000-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-260307T0000Z/
Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak-
Including the cities of Nondalton, Port Alsworth, Iliamna, New
Stuyahok, Aleknagik, Kokhanok, and Koliganek
306 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up
  to 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility
  reduced to one-half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Inland Bristol Bay including New Stuyahok and Lake Iliamna
  communities.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system will approach
  the Bristol Bay Thursday bringing snowfall and gusty winds.
  Communities such New Stuyahok and Levelock will experience the
  strongest winds under this pattern, reducing visibility to
  one-half mile at times. Winds will be strongest for communities
  close to the coast. Note that cold air will be ushered into the
  area behind this system.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ785-061500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-260306T1500Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Nikolski, Unalaska, and Akutan
306 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations 3
  to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
  Visibility reduced to one-half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Unalaska and Akutan

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
  blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system in the northern
  Pacific will approach the Aleutians and Alaska Peninsula Thursday.
  Low position Thursday afternoon is continuing to slide further
  east, placing Unalaska and Akutan on the periphery of this system.
  This is expected to bring blowing snow potentially reducing
  visibility to one-half mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

&&

$$

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