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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
233 PM AKDT Thu Oct 22 2026

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South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-
Including the cities of Chandalar DOT Camp, the Dalton Highway
from MP 165 to MP 232, Iniakuk Lake, Coldfoot, and Wiseman
233 PM AKDT Thu Oct 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 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...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will come in two waves. The first will be
  on Saturday morning 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.

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Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including the cities of Bettles, Evansville, Allakaket, and Alatna
233 PM AKDT Thu Oct 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 PM
AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9
  inches and a glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will come in two waves. Snow is more
  likely Saturday morning 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 1 to 3
  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 accrete on surfaces below
  freezing. This could make for slick conditions early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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