Winter Storm Warning Issued for South Slopes of Central Brooks Range and Upper Koyukuk Valley
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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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of Northern Alaska, with 6 to 10 inches of snow and gusty winds expected through Monday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern 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 Northern Alaska.
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).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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