Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 8:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 19, 2026 - 9:48pm
Expires:
October 20, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 inches.
* WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Harding Lake, and Two Rivers.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A very sharp gradient between light and heavy
snow will develop on Tuesday. If this gradient is west of the area,
totals will likely end up on the higher end of this forecast range.
If the gradient is to the east of the area, snow accumulations will
be on the lower end of this range.
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:
Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Two Rivers
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov