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Winter Storm Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 19 2026 7:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING
What:
Snow and Blowing Snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 5 inches possible. Winds may gust as high as 40 mph.
Snow and Blowing Snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 5 inches possible. Winds may gust as high as 40 mph.
Where:
Dalton Highway Summits.
Dalton Highway Summits.
When:
From Sunday morning through Monday morning.
From Sunday morning through Monday morning.
Impacts:
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel may be impacted.
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel may be impacted.
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Areas Impacted:
Dalton Highway Summits
Winter Storm Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 19 2026 7:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 4:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON
What:
For the Winter Weather Advisory. Additional snow
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch,
heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
For the Winter Weather Advisory. Additional snow
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch,
heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Where:
Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp.
Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp.
When:
For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM AKDT Saturday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday
afternoon.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM AKDT Saturday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday
afternoon.
Impacts:
Travel could be very difficult with wet snow on warm
pavement. Expect some of the snow to melt as it makes contact with
the ground, especially during the afternoons. Any wet spots will
likely refreeze each night making for patches of ice. Visibility
may be reduced below 1 mile at times, especially during periods of
wind gusts up to 35 mph this weekend and Monday.
Travel could be very difficult with wet snow on warm
pavement. Expect some of the snow to melt as it makes contact with
the ground, especially during the afternoons. Any wet spots will
likely refreeze each night making for patches of ice. Visibility
may be reduced below 1 mile at times, especially during periods of
wind gusts up to 35 mph this weekend and Monday.
Additional Details:
Away from the highway, snowfall totals in the
higher terrain may be as high as 24 to 36 inches.
Away from the highway, snowfall totals in the
higher terrain may be as high as 24 to 36 inches.
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp
Winter Storm Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 19 2026 12:00 AM AKDT – Sunday, Apr 19 2026 4:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
What:
Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45
mph.
Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45
mph.
Where:
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.
When:
From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.
From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.
Impacts:
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be difficult.
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be difficult.
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Areas Impacted:
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills
Winter Storm Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 19 2026 12:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 12:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 inches possible.
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 inches possible.
Where:
Middle Yukon Valley.
Middle Yukon Valley.
When:
From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.
From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Travel could be difficult.
Travel could be difficult.
Additional Details:
Highest totals are expected near Kaltag. With
heavy snow on the rivers, the added weight may result in overflow
and water on top of the ice.
Highest totals are expected near Kaltag. With
heavy snow on the rivers, the added weight may result in overflow
and water on top of the ice.
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Areas Impacted:
Middle Yukon Valley
Winter Storm Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 19 2026 7:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 10:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING
What:
Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations
around one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.
Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations
around one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.
Where:
St Lawrence Island.
St Lawrence Island.
When:
From Sunday morning through Monday morning.
From Sunday morning through Monday morning.
Impacts:
Travel may be impacted. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could
result in power outages.
Travel may be impacted. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could
result in power outages.
Additional Details:
Strongest wind gusts will occur in Gambell on
Sunday.
Strongest wind gusts will occur in Gambell on
Sunday.
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Areas Impacted:
St Lawrence Island