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

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 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Harding Lake, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest amounts up to 6 inches are possible underneath any areas of persistent heavy 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: 
Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Two Rivers
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov