Winter Storm Warning Issued for Eastern Norton Sound and Yukon Valley Regions
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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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NWS Fairbanks has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Alaska, forecasting heavy snow, ice accumulation, and 40 mph wind gusts through Tuesday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Western and Interior Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fairbanks AK
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western and Interior Alaska.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, AK. The warning is in effect from 9:00 PM AKST Saturday evening through 9:00 PM AKST Tuesday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Alaska:
- Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills
- Lower Koyukuk Valley
- Middle Yukon Valley
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel could be very difficult. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for hazardous conditions and potential visibility issues.
Expected Conditions
The NWS reports that heavy mixed precipitation is expected throughout the warning period. Specific hazards include:
- Snow Accumulations: Total snow between 2 and 8 inches.
- Ice Accumulations: Around a light glaze of ice.
- Wind Speeds: Gusts reaching as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility for drivers.
Timeline
- Onset: Saturday, February 21, at 9:00 PM AKST.
- Duration: The alert remains in effect until Tuesday, February 24, at 9:00 PM AKST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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