Alaska Severe Winter Storm Warning | Effective 10/20/2026 14:48

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued October 20 at 1:48PM AKDT until October 22 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 20, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires: 
October 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water 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