Winter Storm Warning issued October 20 at 4:24AM AKDT until October 22 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Severe weather warning
Now
From Today 04:24 (3 hours ago)
Until Today 16:00 (7 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 24 to 36 inches expected above 2500 feet with higher amounts above pass level and 12 to 24 inches expected below 2500 feet. Snowfall rates could exceed one inch an hour at times.

  • WHERE: Eastern Alaska Range.

  • WHEN: Until 4 AM AKDT Thursday.

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

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Heavy snow continues to build in Monday night and is expected to last through Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds shift to the north Tuesday with gusts in the 20 to 30 mph range expected.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 24 to 36 inches expected above 2500 feet with higher amounts above pass level and 12 to 24 inches expected below 2500 feet. Snowfall rates could exceed one inch an hour at times. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow continues to build in Monday night and is expected to last through Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds shift to the north Tuesday with gusts in the 20 to 30 mph range expected.

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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