Winter Storm Warning Issued for South Slopes of Western Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk Valleys
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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 parts of Alaska, forecasting up to 15 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts starting Tuesday morning.
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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 has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk Valleys. The alert was issued on February 16 and remains in effect through Wednesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Alaska:
- South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range
- Upper Kobuk Valleys
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult due to the expected conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are encouraged to prepare for hazardous winter weather.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is the primary hazard for this event. Total snow accumulations are expected to reach between 7 and 15 inches. Additionally, winds are forecast to gust as high as 35 mph, which may further impact visibility and travel safety.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 3:00 AM AKST Tuesday, February 17, until 3:00 PM AKST Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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