Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued October 20 at 2:37PM AKDT until October 24 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...Blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1
and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Blowing
snow could reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Lower Kobuk Valley.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be 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:
Lower Kobuk Valley; Baldwin Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov