Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued October 20 at 2:37PM AKDT until October 25 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 4 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as
high as 50 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling
and blowing snow.
* WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Upper Kobuk Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov