Vigie · Winter Storm Warning issued October 20 at 1:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK · Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Upper Chena River Valley

Issued by: NWS Fairbanks AK
Start: 2026-10-20 21:48 UTC
Expected end: 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC
Message valid until: 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC
Sent: 2026-10-20 21:48 UTC
Original level: Severe
On the map: Not placed: area given as codes with no licensed shape

Official text, unchanged (en-US)

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Upper Chena River Valley, Southern and Eastern Yukon Flats, White Mountains, and Eagle Summit. * WHEN...Until 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...The heaviest snow is expected from Central to Circle with 1 or 2 inches possible north/west towards Fort Yukon.

Instructions

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.

CAP message

Source: NOAA National Weather Service (https://api.weather.gov). Not endorsed by NOAA or the NWS | Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK

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