Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued October 20 at 1:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM 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 5 and 10
inches.
* WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley.
* WHEN...Until 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 afternoon. Any localized heavier snow bands can bring up to
10 of snow. Northway should expect around 1 inch of snow.
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