Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued October 20 at 2:39PM AKDT until October 25 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 4
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Visibilities
may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
* WHERE...Point Hope.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could result in
power outages.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Western Arctic Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov