- In force from
- Oct 19, 7:00 AM AKDT
- Until
- Oct 22, 4:00 AM AKDT
- Issued
- Oct 18, 2:59 PM AKDT
- Office
- Fairbanks, AK
- Number
- 22 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Expected, Likely
- Where
- AK
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM AKDT THURSDAY
For Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp; Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp, from Fairbanks, AK
- What
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 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.
- Where
- Eastern Alaska Range.
- When
- From 7 AM Monday to 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 on Monday, heavy snow is expected to build in Monday into Tuesday and Wednesday as winds shift to being out of the north.
What to do
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.
For Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Upper Chena River Valley, from Fairbanks, AK
- What
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches expected. Wind could gust as high as 35 mph across higher elevations.
- Where
- Upper Chena River Valley, Southern and Eastern Yukon Flats, White Mountains, and Eagle Summit.
- When
- From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
- Impacts
- Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could reduce visibility below one half mile at times.
- Additional details
- There will be a narrow snow gradient. The highest potential for heavy snow lies southeast of Fort Yukon. West and north of there, the likelihood for heavier snow drops quickly. Locations near Beaver and Livengood may end up getting 1 to 3 inches or less from this.
What to do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
For Fortymile Country; Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction, from Fairbanks, AK
- What
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with 2 to 5 inches from Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 12 to 18 inches possible between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
- Where
- Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley.
- When
- From 10 PM Monday to 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 into early Wednesday morning.
What to do
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.
Every area Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp; Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp; Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Upper Chena River Valley; Fortymile Country; Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction
Places under it Fairbanks, Badger, College, Steele Creek, Chena Ridge, Farmers Loop, Goldstream, Eielson AFB, North Pole, Ester, Deltana, Tok, and 60 more
Read the platesWinter storm FB-EVT-080Blizzard FB-EVT-081How to read a warning FB-STN-001
On the radarRadar over it