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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
257 AM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026

AKZ795-080200-
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Pribilof Islands-
Including the cities of Saint Paul and Saint George
257 AM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up
  to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
  Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile or less.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon AKST Thursday.

* 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...Saint George Island will likely see most of
  the accumulating snow with this event.  Even with minimal snowfall
  across Saint Paul Island, the strong winds will likely create
  significant blowing snow at times.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ781-080200-
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Southern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay, Sand Point, and False Pass
257 AM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6
  to 10 inches for King Cove and False Pass, and up to 3 inches for
  Sand Point and Cold Bay. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
  Visibility reductions to one-half mile or less.

* WHERE...Southern Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could blow
  around unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty winds are expected this
  evening through Thursday morning along the Southern Alaska
  Peninsula. Highest snow amounts expected near King Cove and False
  Pass. Light snow and gusty winds may continue through Thursday
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ785-787-080200-
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Eastern Aleutians-Central Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska, Adak, Akutan, Nikolski, and
Atka
257 AM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 3 to
  5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph along the
  Central Aleutians. Wind gusts to 55 mph possible for Unalaska.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians and Eastern Aleutians, including
  Unalaska.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds
  could cause extensive damage to power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very hazardous.

&&

$$

Mitchell