Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
974 WWAK43 PAFG 211927 WSWAFG URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1027 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026 AKZ812-831-230100- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0018.260222T0600Z-260224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0012.260222T0000Z-260224T0900Z/ South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-Upper Koyukuk Valley- Including the cities of Evansville, Allakaket, the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232, Wiseman, Bettles, Iniakuk Lake, Chandalar DOT Camp, Alatna, and Coldfoot 1027 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. * WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range and Upper Koyukuk Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight AKST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of light to moderate snowfall expected. Winds are expected to be mostly light until Monday afternoon where gusty northerly winds increase through Brooks Range passes. Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility near Atigun Pass late Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ AKZ832-834-230100- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0018.260222T2100Z-260224T1500Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0012.260222T1200Z-260224T2100Z/ Dalton Highway Summits-White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of Eagle Summit, the Yukon River Bridge, the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, the Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, Livengood, Circle Hot Springs, Finger Mountain, Prospect Creek, Gobblers Knob, and Twelvemile Summit 1027 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO NOON AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected and periods of blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Periods of blowing snow may reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of light to moderate snowfall expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions. && $$ AKZ838>846-230100- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0018.260223T0000Z-260225T1200Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0012.260222T1500Z-260225T1500Z/ Upper Chena River Valley-Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha- Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana-Central Interior- Including the cities of the Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Two Rivers, Fox, the Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Ester, Fort Wainwright, Haystack, Fairbanks, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Nenana, Rampart, Birch Lake, Salcha, Murphy Dome, the Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Ester Dome, Tanana, the Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Harding Lake, the Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Minto, Moose Creek, Lake Minchumina, North Pole, Eielson AFB, Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP 34, Chena Hot Springs, the Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, and Manley Hot Springs 1027 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Central Interior, Nenana, Fairbanks North Star Borough * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of moderate snowfall expected beginning Sunday morning and lasting through Tuesday night. Increased snow on frozen rivers and streams could lead to areas of overflow. Use caution while traveling on and along frozen waterways. 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. && $$ AKZ847-230100- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0018.260223T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0012.260222T2100Z-260226T0000Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Denali National Park, Kantishna, the Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Healy, and Anderson 1027 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 3 PM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. Winds could gust up to 25 mph. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of moderate snowfall expected beginning midday Sunday and lasting into Wednesday. Gusty westerly winds, especially above 1500 feet, may lead to periods of blowing snow. These winds may occasionally mix down to the valley floor, especially in valleys and channels open to the west. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions. && $$ AKZ833-835-230100- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0025.260222T1500Z-260225T1200Z/ Yukon Flats-Fortymile Country- Including the cities of Circle, the Taylor Highway north of MP 9, Fort Yukon, Stevens Village, Central, Eagle, Beaver, the Steese Highway north of MP 124, Chicken, and Venetie 1027 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. * WHERE...Fortymile Country and Yukon Flats. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of light snow expected. The heaviest snow is expected on the south side of the Yukon Flats and the north and west ends of the Fortymile Country with lighter accumulations elsewhere. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions. && $$ AKZ836-837-849-230100- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0025.260222T2100Z-260226T0000Z/ Upper Tanana Valley-Delta Junction-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Tanacross, the Taylor Highway south of MP 9, Donnelly Dome, Delta Junction, Deltana, the Tok Cutoff north of MP 105, Tetlin, the Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, Fort Greely, Black Rapids, Alcan, Northway, Tok, and the Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 1027 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 3 PM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Delta Junction, Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp, and Upper Tanana Valley. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of light snow expected. Northwesterly winds increase late Monday into Tuesday increasing the chances of blowing snow hazards. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions. && $$