Shishmaref Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Shishmaref.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Cold Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 12:10AM AKST until November 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Extremely cold temperatures as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass. * WHEN...From 11 PM Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these temperatures.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 11:42PM AKST until November 20 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile at times in blowing snow. * WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula, Interior Seward Peninsula, Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Yukon Delta Coast and Lower Yukon River. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 11:42PM AKST until November 20 at 1:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile at times in blowing snow. * WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys, Lower Koyukuk Valley, Middle Yukon Valley and Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 11:42PM AKST until November 20 at 1:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation occurring. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulation of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 18 at 11:42PM AKST until November 20 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile at times in blowing snow. * WHERE...Noatak Valley and Lower Kobuk Valley. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Blizzard Warning issued November 18 at 11:42PM AKST until November 20 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Chance of freezing rain and ice accumulations of a light glaze for the Bering Strait Coast. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Baldwin Peninsula, Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 11:42PM AKST until November 20 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile at times in blowing snow. * WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, including Nome. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly winds expected by Monday evening as the front approaches, turning westerly by Tuesday afternoon.

High Wind Warning issued November 18 at 11:37PM AKST until November 19 at 11:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Northeast winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility below one mile at times. Drifting snow is also possible along the Richardson Highway. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds in Valdez will not be quite a strong as through the pass, with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 10:14PM AKST until November 19 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations around 3 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Already had a report of upwards of 8 inches at Thorne Bay with snow still falling.

Blizzard Warning issued November 18 at 6:57PM AKST until November 20 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Plains and Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Blizzard Warning issued November 18 at 6:57PM AKST until November 20 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Blizzard Warning issued November 18 at 6:57PM AKST until November 20 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast and Northern Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 6 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 6:57PM AKST until November 20 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 6 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Special Weather Statement issued November 18 at 4:20PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

The last storm system dropped 3 to 6 inches of light and fluffy snow across parts of the Matanuska Valley and southward along Knik Arm through the Chugiak and Birchwood areas. As northeast winds ramp up this afternoon and evening, this snow will begin to blow and drift across area roadways, leading to localized reduced visibilities - especially for wide open areas such as the Palmer Hay Flats. Those traveling along area roadways should drive with caution and plan for extra travel time. The strongest winds are expected between 6pm this evening and 6am Tuesday morning. The Mat Valley will see gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph, while communities along Knik Arm down to JBER and Government Hill can expect gusts of 35 to 50 mph. Winds will diminish during the day Tuesday, lingering longest in the Mat Valley.

Special Weather Statement issued November 18 at 4:20PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Strong, northwest winds up to 40 to 50 mph across Shelikof Strait to Kodiak Island has resuspended ash from the 1912 Katmai- Novarupta eruption. Haze is being observed on satellite and webcam in the communities of Karluk and Akhiok. Ash is expected to settle out of the atmosphere as winds shift northerly and decrease by Tuesday afternoon. Those with respiratory ailments in these areas are encouraged to avoid or reduce outdoor activity to avoid inhaling the ash. Those in sensitive groups and with respiratory ailments are encouraged to avoid or significantly reduce time outdoors through Tuesday morning to reduce the amount of ash inhaled.

Special Weather Statement issued November 18 at 3:31PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

The last storm system dropped 3 to 6 inches of light and fluffy snow across parts of the Matanuska Valley and southward along Knik Arm through the Chugiak and Birchwood areas. As northeast winds ramp up this afternoon and evening, this snow will begin to blow and drift across area roadways, leading to localized reduced visibilities - especially for wide open areas such as the Palmer Hay Flats. Those traveling along area roadways should drive with caution and plan for extra travel time. The strongest winds are expected between 6pm this evening and 6am Tuesday morning. The Mat Valley will see gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph, while communities along Knik Arm down to JBER and Government Hill can expect gusts of 35 to 50 mph. Winds will diminish during the day Tuesday, lingering longest in the Mat Valley.

High Surf Advisory issued November 18 at 3:11PM AKST until November 20 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Minor coastal erosion expected. Water levels of 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.

Air Quality Alert issued November 18 at 3:09PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Alert which is IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON AKST TUESDAY. North Pole has a Stage 2 alert. Fairbanks has no alert.

Air Quality Alert issued November 18 at 1:05PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

The Department of Environmental Conservation has cancelled the Air Quality Alert.

High Wind Warning issued November 18 at 12:34PM AKST until November 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected Anaktuvuk Pass. * WHERE...Central Brooks Range. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued November 18 at 12:34PM AKST until November 21 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Fortymile Country. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.