Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 10:08AM AKDT until October 22 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Severe weather warning
Now
From Today 10:08 (10 hours ago)
Until Today 22:15 (1 hour 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. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. 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: Following strong southerly winds north of Trims Camp today, heavy snow is expected to build in today into Tuesday and Wednesday as winds shift to being out of the north.

* 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. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. 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...Following strong southerly winds north of Trims Camp today, heavy snow is expected to build in today into Tuesday and Wednesday as winds shift to being out of the north.

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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