Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued October 20 at 2:37PM AKDT until October 26 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as
high as 60 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling
and blowing snow.
* WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below
1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Interior Seward Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov