Winter Storm Warning Issued for Fairbanks Metro and Central Interior Alaska

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks, AK, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Central Interior and surrounding regions. The alert was issued early Wednesday morning as heavy snow is expected to impact the area.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad geographic scope, including the following locations:

• Fairbanks Metro Area
• Tanana Flats, Eielson AFB, and Salcha
• Chatanika River Valley and Goldstream Valley
• Nenana Hills and Nenana
• Two Rivers and Upper Chena River Valley
• White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that travel could be very difficult. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents should visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5-1-1.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is the primary hazard for this event. Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 6 and 10 inches. These hazardous conditions are specifically expected to impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 7:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20.