Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 15 at 12:39PM AKDT until October 16 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up
to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Central and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could
reduce visibility below one half mile at times.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of fronts will lift north over the
Interior Thursday through Friday, with the strongest winds expected
Thursday into Thursday night. Winds will lessen on Friday as snow
chances persist.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description:
Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov