Vigie · Winter Storm Warning issued October 20 at 1:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK · Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Two Rivers

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 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Harding Lake, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest amounts up to 6 inches are possible underneath any areas of persistent heavy snow.

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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