Storm Warning Issued for Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters Southwest of Saint Lawrence Island

Alert Details

A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Fairbanks AK. The alert was issued at 3:49 PM AKST on February 10, 2026, and is effective immediately. This is a severe weather event with an immediate urgency and observed certainty.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out to 100 nautical miles. Specifically, the affected region is the area southwest of Saint Lawrence Island from 15 to 100 NM (UGC: PKZ851).

What You Should Do

According to the National Weather Service, individuals in the affected maritime areas should avoid travel and exposure to the warning zone. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and remain in safe harbor until conditions improve.

Expected Conditions

Forecasted conditions for the warning area include:

• Winds: Northeast winds reaching 45 knots tonight, shifting to North winds at 45 knots on Wednesday. Winds are expected to decrease to 30 knots by Wednesday night and 25 knots by Thursday.
• Visibility: Visibility is expected to be significantly reduced to 1 nautical mile or less due to blowing snow.
• Precipitation: Blowing snow is expected to persist through Friday, with additional snow forecast for Friday.
• Sea Conditions: Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

Timeline

• Alert Effective: February 10, 2026, at 3:49 PM AKST
• Storm Warning Duration: The warning is specifically highlighted to remain in effect through Wednesday morning.
• Alert Expiration: The current warning period is scheduled to end at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.