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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 9:02 PM Feb. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65
mph.

* WHERE...Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains, Northern Arctic
Coast, Northwest Arctic Coast, and Western Arctic Plains.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be
difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. Very strong winds could result in power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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