Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued October 18 at 2:59PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM 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 6 to 12
inches expected, with 2 to 5 inches from Northway to the Alcan
Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 12
to 18 inches possible between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds could
gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest wind gusts may be as high as 35 mph
Tuesday morning into early Wednesday morning.
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:
Fortymile Country; Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov