National Weather ServiceAlaskaSnow AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Snow Advisories in Alaska
The National Weather Service issued 0 snow advisories for Alaska in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area was covered most often (10 times since 2008).
How many snow advisories does Alaska get?
Every snow advisory that covered part of Alaska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 80 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Alaska get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Alaska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area | 10 | 0 | April 11, 2008 |
| Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island | 9 | 0 | April 17, 2008 |
| Eastern Chichagof Island | 8 | 0 | April 17, 2008 |
| Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys | 8 | 0 | April 17, 2008 |
| Middle Tanana Valley | 8 | 0 | September 28, 2008 |
| Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area | 8 | 0 | April 17, 2008 |
| Southeastern Brooks Range | 8 | 0 | April 30, 2008 |
| Susitna Valley | 8 | 0 | April 25, 2008 |
| Upper Koyukuk Valley | 8 | 0 | April 30, 2008 |
| Central Interior | 7 | 0 | April 30, 2008 |
| Glacier Bay | 7 | 0 | April 17, 2008 |
| Haines Borough and Lynn Canal | 7 | 0 | March 23, 2008 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a snow advisory?
A snow advisory covered snowfall below winter storm warning amounts. The NWS replaced it with the winter weather advisory. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Alaska.