NWS Fairbanks AKWS.W 0022October 19, 2026
Winter Storm Warning: Yukon Flats, White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River and Upper Chena River Valley, AK
The National Weather Service office in Fairbanks issued a winter storm warning for Yukon Flats, White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River and Upper Chena River Valley 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 30 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Fairbanks AK
- Area
- Yukon Flats, White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River and Upper Chena River Valley
- State
- Alaska
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 10:08 a.m. AKDT, October 19, 2026
- In force from
- 10:00 a.m. AKDT, October 20, 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 5 to 10 inches expected. Wind could gust as high as 35 mph across higher elevations. * WHERE...Upper Chena River Valley, Southern and Eastern Yukon Flats, White Mountains, and Eagle Summit. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could reduce visibility below one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a narrow snow gradient. The highest potential for heaviest snow lies southeast of Fort Yukon. West and north of there, the likelihood for heavier snow drops quickly. Locations near Beaver and Livengood may end up getting closer to 2 to 4 inches or less.
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.