Winter Storm Warning Issued for South Slopes of Central Brooks Range and Upper Koyukuk Valley

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks, AK, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the South Slopes of the Central Brooks Range and the Upper Koyukuk Valley. The alert is effective starting at 3:00 PM AKST this afternoon and remains in place until midnight AKST Monday night.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this warning includes the South Slopes of the Central Brooks Range and the Upper Koyukuk Valley in Alaska.

What You Should Do

Travel could be very difficult during this period. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should prepare for multiple days of hazardous conditions.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is forecast for the region, with total snow accumulations expected to reach between 6 and 10 inches. The event will consist of multiple days of light to moderate snowfall. While winds are expected to remain mostly light through the weekend, gusty northerly winds will increase through Brooks Range passes on Monday afternoon. These winds may cause areas of blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility near Atigun Pass late Monday.

Timeline

The warning begins at 3:00 PM AKST on Saturday, February 21, and is scheduled to expire at 12:00 AM AKST on Tuesday, February 24 (Monday night).