The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for many communities in Western Alaska, including St. Lawrence Island, Nome, Unalakleet, Buckland, Deering, Point Hope, and nearby areas. Wind gusts of up to 40-50 mph are expected, with higher gusts for St. Lawrence Island. The warning will last until 3 p.m. on Sunday, and in combination with up to a foot of snow, will create whiteout conditions and dangerous travel. Southwest Alaska is also under a winter storm warning, with snow, freezing rain, and hazardous travel conditions expected. High wind warnings are in effect for Bethel, Cold Bay, and Sand Point, with gusts up to 90 mph expected.