Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 1:51PM AKDT until October 20 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and make
travel difficult. Light snow could lead to areas of blowing snow,
reducing visibility at times.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Following strong southerly winds north of
Trims Camp on Monday, moderate to heavy snow is expected to build
in late Monday through Wednesday as winds shift to being out of the
north. This Wind Advisory will be followed by a Winter Storm Watch
that will be in effect from late Monday through Wednesday night.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov