Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Denali Borough.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may be stronger at times through Windy
pass with potential gusts around 50 mph.
From: Feb 18, 2026 09:22
Until: Feb 19, 2026 01:00
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Along the Richardson Highway,
total snow accumulations ranging from around 2 inches near Fort
Greely up to 18 inches near Trims Camp. Winds gusting as high as
65 mph, strongest near Black Rapids late Friday night through
Saturday. Along the Parks Highway, total snow accumulations of 6
to 12 inches near Cantwell. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp, Eastern Alaska
Range South of Trims Camp, and Southern Denali Borough.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
From: Jan 09, 2026 13:31
Until: Jan 10, 2026 00:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
12 inches possible. A narrow band of heavy snow may persist
through Sunday near or along the Parks Highway between Cantwell
and Nenana. Heavier snow amounts are likely underneath that band.
* WHERE...Northern Denali Borough, including along the Parks Highway.
* WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
From: Jan 09, 2026 13:31
Until: Jan 10, 2026 00:15
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Along the Richardson Highway,
total snow accumulations ranging from around 2 inches near Fort
Greely up to 18 inches near Trims Camp. Winds gusting as high as
65 mph, strongest near Black Rapids late Friday night through
Saturday. Along the Parks Highway, total snow accumulations of 6
to 12 inches near Cantwell. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp, Eastern Alaska
Range South of Trims Camp, and Southern Denali Borough.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 9 PM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
From: Jan 09, 2026 06:24
Until: Jan 10, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
12 inches possible. A narrow band of heavy snow may persist
through Sunday near or along the Parks Highway between Cantwell
and Nenana. Heavier snow amounts are likely underneath that band.
* WHERE...Northern Denali Borough, including along the Parks Highway.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
From: Jan 09, 2026 06:24
Until: Jan 10, 2026 00:00
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 06, 2026 00:00
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 05, 2026 12:00
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
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 25, 2025 18:00
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
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
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
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 Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough, Central Interior, Western
Alaska Range.
* WHEN...From late Monday night through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Slow down and use
caution while traveling.
Additional Details: The heaviest snow is currently expected along
west facing slopes.
From: Dec 20, 2025 22:18
Until: Dec 22, 2025 01:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough, Central Interior, Western
Alaska Range.
* WHEN...From late Monday night through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Slow down and use
caution while traveling.
Additional Details: The heaviest snow is currently expected along
west facing slopes of the Western Alaska Range.
From: Dec 21, 2025 01:45
Until: Dec 22, 2025 01:00
