Winter Storm Warning Issued for Dalton Highway Summits and White Mountains Through Tuesday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A major winter storm is expected to bring up to 18 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts to Alaska's high terrain from Sunday morning through Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Interior Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fairbanks AK
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Interior Alaska.
Winter Storm Warning: Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Expected in Alaska High Terrain
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks, AK, has issued a Winter Storm Warning (WSWAFG) for high-elevation regions. The alert is effective starting at 3:00 AM AKST on Sunday, February 22, and remains in effect until 12:00 PM AKST on Tuesday, February 24.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Dalton Highway Summits
- White Mountains
- High Terrain South of the Yukon River
Expected Conditions
Residents and travelers in the affected zones should prepare for hazardous winter weather conditions:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches are possible.
- Wind: Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 35 mph.
- Visibility: Periods of blowing snow may reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.
- Additional Details: Forecasters expect multiple days of light to moderate snowfall throughout the duration of the warning.
Timeline
The winter storm event is scheduled to begin at 3:00 AM AKST Sunday and is expected to persist until the warning expires at noon on Tuesday.
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult during this period. The National Weather Service advises the following precautions:
- If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Monitor the latest road conditions by visiting 511.alaska.gov or by calling 5-1-1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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