Winter Storm Warning issued October 20 at 4:24AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Severe weather warning
Now
From Today 04:24 (9 hours ago)
Until Today 16:00 (2 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with lower totals of 1 to 3 inches expected from Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 12 to 16 inches will be possible, especially between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Rain may mix with snow in the Upper Tanana Valley around Northway to the Alcan Border.

  • WHERE: Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley.

  • WHEN: Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

  • IMPACTS: Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Northwest wind gusts may be as high as 35 mph Tuesday morning through early Wednesday morning.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with lower totals of 1 to 3 inches expected from Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 12 to 16 inches will be possible, especially between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Rain may mix with snow in the Upper Tanana Valley around Northway to the Alcan Border. * WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest wind gusts may be as high as 35 mph Tuesday morning through early Wednesday morning.

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, water, and warm clothing in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

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