Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued October 18 at 2:59PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
October 19, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches possible.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough and Nenana.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow is expected Monday with some
mixed precipitation possible. Heavier snow is possible Tuesday.
There is high uncertainty in the exact snow amounts and the
placement of the heavier snow. This detail will be crucial in
determining which spots get 6"+ and 3" or less. As of right now, we
are leaning towards the heaviest snow being towards Eielson with
lighter snow in Fairbanks and especially west of Fairbanks. A 30
mile change east or west will result in drastic differences. We
will continue to update as details become clearer.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov