Winter Storm Warning Issued for Yukon Delta Coast and Lower Yukon Valleys

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks, AK, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy mixed precipitation. The alert is officially in effect from 3:00 AM AKST Sunday, February 22, until 9:00 PM AKST Monday, February 23.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Alaska:

• Yukon Delta Coast
• Lower Yukon River
• Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The NWS recommends completing preparations before the onset of heavier precipitation on Sunday morning.

Expected Conditions

• Snowfall: Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches are expected.
• Ice Accumulation: Ice accumulations of up to 0.10 inches are forecast.
• Precipitation Type: Much of the precipitation will begin as rain or a wintry mix that is expected to freeze on the ground. However, freezing is not currently expected on power lines or other elevated surfaces.
• Temperature Shift: Temperatures are forecast to cool rapidly on Tuesday and Wednesday, which will cause any pooling water to freeze solid.

Timeline

• Saturday: Lighter snow with a chance for a light wintry mix.
• Sunday Morning: Heavier precipitation begins, starting mostly as rain or a wintry mix.
• Monday Afternoon: Precipitation is expected to switch back to mostly snow.
• Monday Evening: The warning is scheduled to expire at 9:00 PM AKST.