High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

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Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected.
  Wind chills dropping to 45 below Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow due to
  high winds will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at
  times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northeast winds will peak tonight.
  As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily blow
  around, leading to near-blizzard conditions at times. As snow
  becomes scoured out, visibilities should improve. Winds will very
  slowly diminish Thursday through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

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