Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued October 18 at 2:59PM AKDT until October 22 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
October 19, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 36
inches expected above 2500 feet with higher amounts above pass
level and 12 to 24 inches expected below 2500 feet. Winds could
gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 4 AM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Following strong southerly winds north of
Trims Camp on Monday, heavy snow is expected to build in Monday
into Tuesday and Wednesday as winds shift to being out of the
north.
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.
Area Description:
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp; Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov