Storm Warning Issued for Saint Lawrence Island and Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters Through Wednesday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fairbanks, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the region. The alert was issued on February 10, 2026, at 3:49 PM AKST and is effective until February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions:

• South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 nautical miles (NM)
• Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out to 100 NM

What You Should Do

Residents and mariners in the warning area are advised to avoid the affected coastal waters. Due to the severe wind and visibility conditions, travel may be hazardous. Ensure all maritime vessels are properly secured or moved to safe harbor.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions are expected to be severe throughout the warning period:

• Winds: Northeast winds of 45 knots are expected tonight, shifting to North winds at 45 knots on Wednesday. Winds will remain high at 35 knots Wednesday night and 30 knots on Thursday.
• Visibility: Visibility is forecast to be 1 nautical mile or less due to blowing snow.
• Precipitation: Blowing snow is expected tonight through Friday, with additional snow accumulation forecast for Wednesday and Friday.
• Sea Conditions: Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

Timeline

The Storm Warning is in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 PM AKST. While the primary warning ends Wednesday, hazardous conditions including blowing snow and winds up to 30 knots are expected to persist through Thursday and Friday.