Winter Storm Warning Issued for Fairbanks Metro and Central Interior Alaska
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Fairbanks Metro Area and surrounding regions, forecasting 6 to 10 inches of heavy snow through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central 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 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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