NWS Fairbanks AKWS.W 0022October 19, 2026
Winter Storm Warning: Fortymile Country, Upper Tanana Valley and Delta Junction, AK
The National Weather Service office in Fairbanks issued a winter storm warning for Fortymile Country, Upper Tanana Valley and Delta Junction in Alaska, in force until 4:00 p.m. local time on October 21. It was the 22nd winter storm warning the NWS office in Fairbanks issued in 2026. Alaska had 4 winter storm warnings in October 2026, against 3 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Alaska's winter storm warnings by year).
Warning
In force for 42 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Fairbanks AK
- Area
- Fortymile Country, Upper Tanana Valley and Delta Junction
- State
- Alaska
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 8:48 p.m. AKDT, October 19, 2026
- In force from
- 10:00 p.m. AKDT, October 19, 2026
- Expires
- 4:00 p.m. AKDT, October 21, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAFG WS.W 0022
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Winter Storm Warnings in Alaska since 2008Every warning type in Alaska
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with 1 to 3 inches expected from Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 12 to 16 inches will be possible, especially between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Rain may mix with snow in the Upper Tanana Valley around Northway to the Alcan Border. * WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest wind gusts may be as high as 35 mph Tuesday morning through early Wednesday morning.
What the agency told people to do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, water, and warm clothing in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.