Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southern Denali Borough and Eastern Alaska Range
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 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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NWS Fairbanks has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Alaska, forecasting 60 mph wind gusts and whiteout conditions through Wednesday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Denali Borough and Eastern Alaska Range, Alaska
- Issued
- April 2, 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 Southern Denali Borough and Eastern Alaska Range, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks, AK, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Southern Denali Borough and the Eastern Alaska Range. The alert is effective starting at 4:00 PM AKDT on Sunday, March 15, and remains in effect until 7:00 AM AKDT on Wednesday, March 18.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Southern Denali Borough
- Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas should take immediate precautions:
- If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5-1-1 for the latest road conditions and updates.
- Prepare for potentially life-threatening travel conditions due to extreme visibility reductions.
Expected Conditions
- Precipitation: Snow and blowing snow are expected, with total snow accumulations of up to one inch.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible at times, making travel treacherous.
Timeline
- Onset: 4:00 PM AKDT, Sunday, March 15.
- Duration: The warning persists through Monday and Tuesday.
- Expiration: 7:00 AM AKDT, Wednesday, March 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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