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Winter Storm Warning issued October 20 at 4:24AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Winter Storm Warning · Fortymile Country; Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction. Severe; likely; urgency: expected.

Bulletin issued
20 October 2026 at 12:24 UTC
First saved by us
18 October 2026 at 23:02 UTC
Last included in a daily record
20 October 2026

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Source classification
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Issuer / area
NWS Fairbanks AK · Fortymile Country; Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction
Certainty / urgency
Likely / Expected
Message expiry (not hazard end)
21 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Forecast onset / end
20 October 2026 at 12:24 UTC / 22 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC

Archived official description

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with lower totals of 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.

Instructions in this archived message

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.

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    7 recorded details changed

    Title
    Before

    Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 8:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

    After

    Winter Storm Warning issued October 20 at 4:24AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

    Source updated
    Before

    20 October 2026 at 04:48 UTC

    After

    20 October 2026 at 12:24 UTC

    Effective from
    Before

    20 October 2026 at 04:48 UTC

    After

    20 October 2026 at 12:24 UTC

    Forecast onset
    Before

    20 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC

    After

    20 October 2026 at 12:24 UTC

    Message expiry
    Before

    20 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC

    After

    21 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC

    Official description
    Before

    * 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. * I…

    After

    * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with lower totals of 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. * I…

    External source link
    Before

    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6865e1cb8cb7c569938b2d936443ffad8ce8457c.002.1

    After

    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.fcce0e09f751d3ea3185b44ebff0054d488516c5.001.1

    Bulletin issued: 20 October 2026 at 12:24 UTC

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  2. Saved by us

    Version 4

    6 recorded details changed

    Title
    Before

    Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 10:08AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

    After

    Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 8:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

    Source updated
    Before

    19 October 2026 at 18:08 UTC

    After

    20 October 2026 at 04:48 UTC

    Effective from
    Before

    19 October 2026 at 18:08 UTC

    After

    20 October 2026 at 04:48 UTC

    Message expiry
    Before

    20 October 2026 at 06:15 UTC

    After

    20 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC

    Official description
    Before

    …a Valley around Northway to the Alcan Border. * WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 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 into early Wednesday morning.

    After

    …a 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.

    External source link
    Before

    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a1fc850ca5d2ef577a6d7cd08f4158af4723319e.003.1

    After

    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6865e1cb8cb7c569938b2d936443ffad8ce8457c.002.1

    Bulletin issued: 20 October 2026 at 04:48 UTC

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  3. Saved by us

    Version 3

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    Title
    Before

    Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 5:58AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

    After

    Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 10:08AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

    Source updated
    Before

    19 October 2026 at 13:58 UTC

    After

    19 October 2026 at 18:08 UTC

    Effective from
    Before

    19 October 2026 at 13:58 UTC

    After

    19 October 2026 at 18:08 UTC

    Message expiry
    Before

    20 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC

    After

    20 October 2026 at 06:15 UTC

    Official description
    Before

    * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected, with 2 to 5 inches expected from Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 10 to 15 inches will be possible 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...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM…

    After

    * 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...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM…

    External source link
    Before

    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.965d74fea761242e3d5ea971fde4d801aba230f9.002.1

    After

    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a1fc850ca5d2ef577a6d7cd08f4158af4723319e.003.1

    Bulletin issued: 19 October 2026 at 18:08 UTC

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  1. Saved by us

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    Title
    Before

    Winter Storm Warning issued October 18 at 2:59PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

    After

    Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 5:58AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

    Source updated
    Before

    18 October 2026 at 22:59 UTC

    After

    19 October 2026 at 13:58 UTC

    Effective from
    Before

    18 October 2026 at 22:59 UTC

    After

    19 October 2026 at 13:58 UTC

    Message expiry
    Before

    19 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC

    After

    20 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC

    Message type
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    Alert

    After

    Update

    Source status
    Before

    Source alert

    After

    Source update

    Official description
    Before

    * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with 2 to 5 inches from Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 12 to 18 inches possible between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce v…

    After

    * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected, with 2 to 5 inches expected from Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 10 to 15 inches will be possible 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...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce v…

    Official instructions
    Before

    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 condi…

    After

    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 condi…

    External source link
    Before

    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5bcf99b73db5941c7d57ec150e113a34c2c891ff.002.2

    After

    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.965d74fea761242e3d5ea971fde4d801aba230f9.002.1

    Bulletin issued: 19 October 2026 at 13:58 UTC

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    Bulletin issued: 18 October 2026 at 22:59 UTC

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