Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/18/2026 16:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 18 at 3:13PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 18, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires: 
October 19, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to 3 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Rain likely mixes with snow Sunday afternoon. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...Through Monday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Since temperatures are around freezing and there will be some rain, accumulations will be slushy.
Area Description: 
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov