Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures in the 40s and 50s below zero and
areas of dense ice fog.
* WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range, Upper Koyukuk
Valley, Dalton Highway Summits, White Mountains and High Terrain
South of the Yukon River, Delta Junction, Upper Chena River
Valley, Tanana Flats, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Goldstream Valley
and Nenana Hills, Chatanika River Valley, Two Rivers, Fairbanks
Metro Area, Nenana, Central Interior, Northern Denali Borough, and
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Calm or very light winds
will allow for areas of dense ice fog to continue, leading to poor
visibility and difficult travel conditions.
From: Jan 03, 2026 22:15
Until: Jan 05, 2026 15:00
Air Quality Alert
The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air
Quality Alert which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM AKST SUNDAY.
North Pole has a Stage 2 alert.
Fairbanks has a Stage 1 alert.
From: Jan 02, 2026 22:20
Until: Jan 04, 2026 23:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Long duration very cold temperatures in the 40s and 50s
below zero.
* WHERE...Central/Eastern Interior.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures and wind
chills can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest temperatures so far this cold
snap are likely still to come. Calm or very light winds will allow
for areas of ice fog to continue, leading to poor visibility and
difficult travel conditions.
From: Jan 03, 2026 00:18
Until: Jan 04, 2026 01:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Long duration cold temperatures in the 40s below zero to
around 50 below zero starting tonight, continuing through the
weekend.
* WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks
Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana
Flats, Two Rivers, Upper Chena River Valley, Upper Koyukuk Valley,
Dalton Highway Summits, White Mountains and High Terrain South of
the Yukon River, Delta Junction, Central Interior, Northern Denali
Borough, and Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest temperatures so far this cold
snap are likely still to come. The inversion that has kept hills
warmer will slowly weaken through the week as colder air aloft
filters back over the area. By Friday night, valley temperatures
may approach 50 below with the warmest hills near 30 below. These
conditions will continue through the weekend. Clouds are not
expected to return until early Monday morning at the earliest.
Calm or very light winds will allow for areas of ice fog to
continue, leading to poor visibility and difficult travel
conditions.
From: Jan 02, 2026 00:55
Until: Jan 03, 2026 01:00
Air Quality Alert
The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air
Quality Alert which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM AKST FRIDAY.
North Pole has a Stage 2 alert.
Fairbanks has a Stage 1 alert.
From: Jan 01, 2026 21:20
Until: Jan 02, 2026 23:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Long duration cold temperatures in the 40s below zero to
around 50 below zero by Thursday night, continuing through the
weekend.
* WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks
Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana
Flats, Two Rivers, and Upper Chena River Valley.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. People partaking in
outdoor activities, including short duration outdoor activities
for the New Year's holiday, should use extreme caution.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest temperatures so far this cold
snap are likely still to come. The inversion that has kept hills
warmer will slowly weaken through the week as colder air aloft
filters back over the area. By Friday night, valley temperatures
may approach 50 below with the warmest hills near 30 below. These
conditions will continue through the weekend. Clouds are not
expected to return until early Monday morning at the earliest.
Calm or very light winds will allow ice fog to redevelop, leading
to poor visibility and difficult travel conditions.
From: Dec 31, 2025 23:52
Until: Jan 02, 2026 01:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense ice fog.
* WHERE...Fairbanks Metro Area.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mostly clear skies, calm winds, and consistent
temperatures at or below 40 below zero will allow the layer of ice
fog near Fairbanks to continue to grow. Approaching clouds from
the southeast may provide a brief period of improved conditions
tonight into Tuesday.
From: Dec 30, 2025 05:52
Until: Dec 30, 2025 18:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense ice fog.
* WHERE...Fairbanks Metro Area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Clear skies, calm winds, and consistent
temperatures near 40 below zero will allow the layer of ice fog
near Fairbanks to continue to grow. Visibility will improve late
Monday with the arrival of clouds and warmer temperatures from the
southeast.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Monday.
From: Dec 28, 2025 20:02
Until: Dec 29, 2025 18:00
Air Quality Alert
The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air
Quality Alert which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM AKST MONDAY.
North Pole has a Stage 2 alert.
Fairbanks has a Stage 1 alert.
From: Dec 27, 2025 22:30
Until: Dec 28, 2025 22:30
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Fairbanks Metro Area.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Clear skies, calm winds, and consistent
temperatures near 40 below zero will allow the layer of ice fog
near Fairbanks to continue to grow. Visibility will improve late
Monday with the arrival of clouds and warmer temperatures from the
southeast.
From: Dec 28, 2025 02:18
Until: Dec 28, 2025 18:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in dense
fog.
* WHERE...Fairbanks Metro Area.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Clear skies, calm winds, and consistent
temperatures near 40 below zero will allow the layer of ice fog
near Fairbanks to continue to grow. Visibility will improve late
Monday with the arrival of clouds and warmer temperatures from
the southeast.
From: Dec 27, 2025 22:29
Until: Dec 28, 2025 16:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. For the Central Interior and Fairbanks North
Star Borough, total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches.
For locations near the Western Alaska Range, total snow
accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting to 15 mph.
Visibility as low as one half mile at times due to falling and
blowing snow.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough, Western Alaska Range.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Travel may be very
difficult.
Additional Details: Temperatures will rapidly decrease as skies
clear following the snow late Thursday through the weekend.
From: Dec 24, 2025 23:02
Until: Dec 25, 2025 07:00
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to
8 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph. Visibility reduced to as low as one quarter mile at times.
* WHERE...Steese and Elliott Highways, including Eagle Summit; and
higher elevations of the White Mountains near Chena Hot Springs.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Slow down and use
caution while traveling. Resuspended snow from vehicular traffic
could cause significantly reduced visibilities on area roadways.
Additional Details: The period of heaviest snow has already ended.
Snowfall slowly tapers off through Thursday morning.
From: Dec 24, 2025 23:02
Until: Dec 25, 2025 07:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. For the Central Interior and Fairbanks
North Star Borough, total snow accumulations between 6 and 10
inches. For locations near the Western Alaska Range, total snow
accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting to 15 mph.
Visibility as low as one half mile at times due to falling and
blowing snow.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough, Central Interior, Western
Alaska Range.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
From: Dec 24, 2025 14:02
Until: Dec 25, 2025 01:00
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to
8 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph. Visibility reduced to as low as one quarter mile at times.
* WHERE...Steese and Elliott Highways, including Eagle Summit; and
higher elevations of the White Mountains near Chena Hot Springs.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Slow down and use
caution while traveling. Resuspended snow from vehicular traffic
could cause significantly reduced visibilities on area roadways.
Additional Details: Snow is expected to develop from west to east by
late Tuesday evening. The heaviest snowfall rates will likely occur
between 6 am and 6 pm Wednesday before slowly tapering off Thursday
morning.
From: Dec 24, 2025 14:02
Until: Dec 25, 2025 01:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. For the Central Interior and Fairbanks
North Star Borough, total snow accumulations between 6 and 10
inches. For locations near the Western Alaska Range, total snow
accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting to 15 mph.
Visibility as low as one half mile at times due to falling and
blowing snow.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough, Central Interior, Western
Alaska Range.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
From: Dec 23, 2025 21:40
Until: Dec 25, 2025 00:00
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to
8 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph. Visibility reduced to as low as one quarter mile at times.
* WHERE...Steese and Elliott Highways, including Eagle Summit; and
higher elevations of the White Mountains near Chena Hot Springs.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Slow down and use
caution while traveling. Resuspended snow from vehicular traffic
could cause significantly reduced visibilities on area roadways.
Additional Details: Snow is expected to develop from west to east by
late Tuesday evening. The heaviest snowfall rates will likely occur
between 6 am and 6 pm Wednesday before slowly tapering off Thursday
morning.
From: Dec 23, 2025 21:40
Until: Dec 25, 2025 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. For the Central Interior and Fairbanks
North Star Borough, total snow accumulations between 6 and 10
inches. For locations near the Western Alaska Range, total snow
accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting to 15 mph.
Visibility as low as one half mile at times due to falling and
blowing snow.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough, Central Interior, Western
Alaska Range.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
From: Dec 23, 2025 03:23
Until: Dec 24, 2025 01:00
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to
8 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph. Visibility reduced to as low as one quarter mile at times.
* WHERE...Steese and Elliott Highways, including Eagle Summit; and
higher elevations of the White Mountains near Chena Hot Springs.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Slow down and use
caution while traveling. Resuspended snow from vehicular traffic
could cause significantly reduced visibilities on area roadways.
Additional Details: Snow is expected to develop from west to east by
late Tuesday evening. The heaviest snowfall rates will likely occur
between 6 am and 6 pm Wednesday before slowly tapering off Thursday
morning.
From: Dec 22, 2025 20:59
Until: Dec 24, 2025 01:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. For the Central Interior and Fairbanks
North Star Borough, total snow accumulations between 6 and 10
inches. For locations near the Western Alaska Range, total snow
accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting to 15 mph.
Visibility as low as one half mile at times due to falling and
blowing snow.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough, Central Interior, Western
Alaska Range.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Slow down and use
caution while traveling. Resuspended snow from vehicular traffic
could cause significantly reduced visibilities on area roadways.
Additional Details: Snow is expected to develop from west to east by
late Tuesday evening, with snow arriving in the Fairbanks area by
midnight. The heaviest snowfall rates will likely occur between 6 am
and 6 pm Wednesday before slowly tapering off Thursday morning.
From: Dec 22, 2025 20:59
Until: Dec 23, 2025 05:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. For Fairbanks North Star Borough and
Central Interior, total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches
possible. For the Western Alaska Range, total snow accumulations
of 7 to 14 inches possible. Above 2,000 feet, wind gusts up to 35
mph possible. Visibility as low as one half mile at times due to
falling and blowing snow possible.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough, Central Interior, Western
Alaska Range.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Slow down and use
caution while traveling. Resuspended snow from vehicular traffic
could cause significantly reduced visibilities on area roadways.
Additional Details: Snow is expected to develop from west to east
across the region by Tuesday night or very early Wednesday morning.
There is increasing confidence that the heaviest snowfall will
likely occur between 6am and 6pm Wednesday before slowly tapering
off Thursday morning. The highest snowfall amounts will likely be
along the western facing slopes of the Alaska Range. Winds will be
between 5 and 15 mph for valley locations with winds up to 35 mph at
higher elevation.
From: Dec 21, 2025 20:31
Until: Dec 23, 2025 01:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Wintry mix becomes possible
Tuesday afternoon and evening with ice accumulations of a trace to
0.05 inches possible. Temperatures fall rapidly Wednesday night as
skies clear.
* WHERE...Central Interior and Northern Alaska Range.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel may be
difficult.
Additional Details...
- Highest amounts will be near Tanana, north of Fairbanks towards
Chatanika and along Chena Hot Springs Road east of Two Rivers. The
majority of the snow will fall Tuesday into Wednesday.
- Wind gusts as high as 50 mph in Isabel Pass, north of Trims Camp
on Tuesday.
From: Dec 01, 2025 23:18
Until: Dec 03, 2025 01:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Wintry mix becomes possible
Monday into Tuesday with ice accumulations of a trace to 0.05
inches possible.
* WHERE...Central Interior and Northern Alaska Range.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel may be
difficult.
Additional Details...
- Highest amounts will be near Tanana, north of Fairbanks towards
Chatanika and along Chena Hot Springs Road east of Two Rivers. The
majority of the snow will fall Tuesday into Wednesday.
- Wind gusts as high as 50 mph in Isabel Pass, north of Trims Camp
on Tuesday.
From: Dec 01, 2025 06:20
Until: Dec 02, 2025 01:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Wintry mix becomes possible
Monday into Tuesday with ice accumulations of a trace to 0.05
inches possible.
* WHERE...Central Interior and Northern Alaska Range.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel may be
difficult.
From: Nov 30, 2025 22:06
Until: Dec 02, 2025 01:00
Special Weather Statement
A winter storm is expected to move across the Interior next week.
This system may bring moderate snowfall and localized areas of
ice. The heaviest snowfall can be expected north and northwest of
Fairbanks, with moderate confidence of snowfall totals exceeding
6".
From Fairbanks south and east, temperatures may warm above
freezing Tuesday and Wednesday, which could result in a wintry mix
of precipitation at times.
From: Nov 29, 2025 01:34
Until: Nov 30, 2025 01:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...Chatanika River Valley and Upper Chena River Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest amounts will be in the hills off
Chena Hot Springs Road.
From: Nov 22, 2025 22:37
Until: Nov 23, 2025 21:00
Special Weather Statement
Snow showers continue across much the central and eastern
Interior. While most of the snowfall over the past 24 hours has
been mainly light with accumulations of 2 to 3 inches, a few
additional quick bursts of snow will remain possible through the
rest of the day Saturday. In general an additional 1 to 2 inches
of snowfall will be possible through tonight.
The overall band of snowfall will slowly shift east and southeast
tonight through early Sunday. While a few additional light snow
showers will be possible prior to noon Sunday, any additional snow
accumulations for Sunday will be negligible.
Colder and drier conditions will begin to filter in Sunday with
below normal conditions expected for much of next week.
From: Nov 22, 2025 22:47
Until: Nov 23, 2025 21:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7
inches.
* WHERE...Chatanika River Valley and Upper Chena River Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest amounts will be in the hills off
Chena Hot Springs Road.
From: Nov 21, 2025 21:57
Until: Nov 23, 2025 00:00
Special Weather Statement
Snow showers have begun across the central and eastern Interior.
Circle Hot Springs reported a quick 2.4 inches through 9am Friday
morning, and 3.0 inches was reported at Chicken. Heavier snow
bands embedded within this system will lead to widely varying snow
totals across the region. Snow will taper off Saturday night and
Sunday.
South of the Chatanika River, expect around 2 to 4 inches of
snow, including in Fairbanks. In Fairbanks, there is a 30% chance
for 4-6+ inches as the heaviest is only about 30 miles northeast.
This would only be possible if the localized heavier banding
moves overhead, which is possible.
The heaviest snow near Fairbanks will be in the hills off of
Chena Hot Springs Road where 4 to 7 inches are expected. Expect 3
to 6 inches in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and
heavier amounts up to 12 inches north and east of Eagle Summit.
From Manley Hot Springs to Bettles, expect 1 to 3 inches with
lesser amounts to the west.
From Nenana to Denali Park and Cantwell, expect 2 to 3 inches.
Expect 1 to 3 inches around Delta Junction, but up to 8 inches
along the Richardson Highway near Trims Camp.
From: Nov 21, 2025 23:06
Until: Nov 23, 2025 00:00
