Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued October 18 at 6:06AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 7:06am
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12
inches possible with higher amounts above pass level. Winds could
gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Denali Borough.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Following strong southerly winds on Monday,
winds will shift to being out of the north on Tuesday into
Wednesday with gusts up to 40 mph possible.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Northern Denali Borough; Southern Denali Borough
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov