Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
090 WWAK43 PAFG 241712 WSWAFG URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 912 AM AKDT Sat Oct 24 2026 AKZ831-251515- /O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0082.261024T1800Z-261027T0600Z/ /O.EXA.PAFG.WS.W.0025.261024T1800Z-261027T0600Z/ Upper Koyukuk Valley- Including the cities of Allakaket, Bettles, Alatna, and Evansville 912 AM AKDT Sat Oct 24 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches and a glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will come in two waves. Snow is expected to continue into Sunday morning with 3 to 6 inches expected. There will be a break with lighter snow Sunday afternoon and night. On Monday, snow is likely in the morning with 2 to 4 inches expected but rain becomes more likely in the afternoon as warmer temperatures intrude and this will limit snowfall totals. Any rain will act as freezing rain and stick on surfaces below freezing. This could make for slick conditions early next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ AKZ812-251515- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0025.261024T1800Z-261027T0600Z/ South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range- Including the cities of Chandalar DOT Camp, Wiseman, Coldfoot, the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232, and Iniakuk Lake 912 AM AKDT Sat Oct 24 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 to 16 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Slopes of the Central Brooks Range. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will come in two waves. Snow is expected to continue into Sunday morning with accumulations around 4 to 8 inches. There will be a break with lighter snow Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Heavier snow returns Monday morning and continues into the evening with an additional 4 to 8 inches of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions. && $$ AKZ846-251515- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0084.261024T1800Z-261026T1200Z/ Central Interior- Including the cities of Rampart, Tanana, Minto, Lake Minchumina, and Manley Hot Springs 912 AM AKDT Sat Oct 24 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Central Interior. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of fronts are expected to move over the Central Interior throughout the weekend. The current front moving across the area on Saturday will bring a wintry mix. Most of the ice accumulation will be in Lake Minchumina. However, a glaze is possible elsewhere as temperatures slightly warm throughout the day. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ AKZ833-251515- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0084.261025T1200Z-261027T0000Z/ Yukon Flats- Including the cities of Fort Yukon, Venetie, Circle, Stevens Village, the Steese Highway north of MP 124, Central, and Beaver 912 AM AKDT Sat Oct 24 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Wintry mix expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches and a glaze of ice. * WHERE...Yukon Flats. * WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ845-251515- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0084.261025T1500Z-261027T0000Z/ Nenana- Including the cities of Nenana and the Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325 912 AM AKDT Sat Oct 24 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Wintry mix expected. Total snow accumulations up to an inch and a glaze of ice. * WHERE...Nenana. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple fronts are expected to move over the area on Sunday and Monday, both of which are expected to bring a wintry mix. Precipitation will change to mostly rain during the overnight hours Sunday into Monday. Any rain will act as freezing rain and stick on surfaces below freezing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ AKZ837-839>844-251515- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0084.261025T1800Z-261027T0600Z/ Delta Junction-Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers- Fairbanks Metro Area- Including the cities of Birch Lake, the Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Haystack, Fairbanks, Eielson AFB, Murphy Dome, Fort Greely, Deltana, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, North Pole, Salcha, the Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Moose Creek, Delta Junction, Fox, Fort Wainwright, Two Rivers, Ester Dome, the Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, the Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Harding Lake, the Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, and Ester 912 AM AKDT Sat Oct 24 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Wintry mix. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Delta Junction, Eielson AFB, Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley, Nenana Hills, Tanana Flats, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 10 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple fronts are expected to move over the area on Sunday and Monday, both of which are expected to bring a wintry mix. Precipitation will change to mostly rain during the overnight hours Sunday into Monday. Any rain will act as freezing rain and stick on surfaces below freezing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ AKZ832-834-835-838-251515- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0084.261026T0600Z-261028T0000Z/ Dalton Highway Summits-White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-Fortymile Country-Upper Chena River Valley- Including the cities of Chicken, Eagle Summit, Twelvemile Summit, Chena Hot Springs, Gobblers Knob, the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle, Prospect Creek, the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, the Taylor Highway north of MP 9, the Yukon River Bridge, the Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP 34, Livengood, and Finger Mountain 912 AM AKDT Sat Oct 24 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility could be reduced to less than a mile at times. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits, Fortymile Country, Upper Chena River Valley, White Mountains, and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could reduce visibility below one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ST