Full Notification

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

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.