Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1246 PM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
AKZ832-190000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0028.260419T1500Z-260420T1500Z/
Dalton Highway Summits-
Including the cities of the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164,
the Yukon River Bridge, Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, and Finger
Mountain
1246 PM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 5 inches possible. Winds may gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel may be impacted.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1246 PM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
AKZ850-190000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0028.260419T1500Z-260421T0000Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-260419T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Trims Camp and the Richardson Highway
from MP 202 to MP 224
1246 PM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory. Additional snow
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch,
heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM AKDT Saturday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with wet snow on warm
pavement. Expect some of the snow to melt as it makes contact with
the ground, especially during the afternoons. Any wet spots will
likely refreeze each night making for patches of ice. Visibility
may be reduced below 1 mile at times, especially during periods of
wind gusts up to 35 mph this weekend and Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Away from the highway, snowfall totals in the
higher terrain may be as high as 24 to 36 inches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1141 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
AKZ824-190000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0027.260419T0800Z-260420T0000Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of St Michael, Koyuk, Shaktoolik,
Unalakleet, Stebbins, and Elim
1141 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1141 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
AKZ829-190000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0027.260419T0800Z-260420T0800Z/
Middle Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Ruby, Koyukuk, Kaltag, Nulato, and Galena
1141 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 inches possible.
* WHERE...Middle Yukon Valley.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest totals are expected near Kaltag. With
heavy snow on the rivers, the added weight may result in overflow
and water on top of the ice.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1141 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
AKZ827-190000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0027.260419T1500Z-260420T1800Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Savoonga and Gambell
1141 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations
around one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could
result in power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts will occur in Gambell on
Sunday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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