National Weather ServiceAlaskaWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Alaska
The National Weather Service issued 46 winter storm warnings for Alaska in 2025 and 53 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 43, 48% above the average of 29 for those months in 2008-2025. Haines Borough and Lynn Canal was covered most often (170 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Alaska get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Alaska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 43 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2024 | 67 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2020 | 77 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2008 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Borough and Lynn Canal | 170 | 0 | February 6, 2022 |
| Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway | 117 | 0 | March 21, 2022 |
| Southern Seward Peninsula Coast | 100 | 21 | February 21, 2026 |
| Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills | 95 | 13 | April 18, 2026 |
| Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys | 95 | 1 | February 21, 2023 |
| Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys | 87 | 3 | March 25, 2023 |
| Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys | 85 | 2 | March 25, 2023 |
| Lower Yukon Valley | 85 | 3 | March 25, 2023 |
| Yukon Delta | 85 | 6 | March 25, 2023 |
| St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast | 84 | 5 | May 16, 2023 |
| Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island | 80 | 0 | February 1, 2022 |
| Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area | 77 | 0 | February 22, 2022 |
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.
The latest winter storm warnings for Alaska in AreaZine's record
NWS FairbanksWarningApril 18, 2026
Winter Storm Warning: Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp, AK
Expired 4:00 p.m. AKDT, April 20, 2026
NWS FairbanksWarningApril 18, 2026
Winter Storm Warning: Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys and Upper Kuskokwim Valley, AK
Expired 4:00 p.m. AKDT, April 20, 2026
NWS AnchorageWarningApril 17, 2026
Winter Storm Warning: Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island, AK
Expired 10:00 a.m. AKDT, April 19, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Alaska.