Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 8:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK · BASE INTEL
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Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 8:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
inches expected. Wind could gust as high as 35 mph across higher
elevations.
* WHERE...Upper Chena River Valley, Southern and Eastern Yukon Flats,
White Mountains, and Eagle Summit.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could lead to
areas of blowing snow which
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Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 8:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: Winter Storm Warning
Area: Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Upper Chena River Valley
Severity: Severe
Urgency: Expected
Certainty: Likely
Effective: 2026-10-20T04:48:00.000Z
Expires: 2026-10-20T07:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
inches expected. Wind could gust as high as 35 mph across higher
elevations.
* WHERE...Upper Chena River Valley, Southern and Eastern Yukon Flats,
White Mountains, and Eagle Summit.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a narrow snow gradient. The
highest potential for heaviest snow lies southeast of Fort Yukon.
West and north of there, the likelihood for heavier snow drops
quickly. Locations near Beaver and Livengood may end up getting
closer to 2 to 4 inches or less.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, water, and warm
clothing 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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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
inches expected, with 1 to 3 inches expected from Northway to the
Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals
of 12 to 16 inches will be possible, especially between Tanacross
and Dot Lake. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Rain may mix with
snow in the Upper Tanana Valley around Northway to the Alcan
Border.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 inches.
* WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Harding Lake, and Two Rivers.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A very sharp gradient between light and heavy
snow will develop on Tuesday. If this gradient is west of the area,
totals will likely
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 24 to 36
inches expected above 2500 feet with higher amounts above pass
level and 12 to 24 inches expected below 2500 feet. Snowfall rates
could exceed one inch an hour at times.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could signifi