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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 · Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Upper Chena River Valley. 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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- Issuer / area
- NWS Fairbanks AK · Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Upper Chena River Valley
- Certainty / urgency
- Likely / Expected
- Message expiry (not hazard end)
- 21 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC
- Forecast onset / end
- 20 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC / 22 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Archived official description
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 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 this morning 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.
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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Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 8:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
AfterWinter 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
After20 October 2026 at 12:24 UTC
- Effective from
- Before
20 October 2026 at 04:48 UTC
After20 October 2026 at 12:24 UTC
- Message expiry
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20 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC
After21 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC
- Official description
- Before
* 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 Tuesdayto 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow wh…After* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 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 this morning to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow wh…
- External source link
- Before
https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6865e1cb8cb7c569938b2d936443ffad8ce8457c.003.1
Afterhttps://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.fcce0e09f751d3ea3185b44ebff0054d488516c5.003.1
Bulletin issued: 20 October 2026 at 12:24 UTC
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Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 10:08AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
AfterWinter 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
After20 October 2026 at 04:48 UTC
- Effective from
- Before
19 October 2026 at 18:08 UTC
After20 October 2026 at 04:48 UTC
- Message expiry
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20 October 2026 at 06:15 UTC
After20 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a1fc850ca5d2ef577a6d7cd08f4158af4723319e.004.1
Afterhttps://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6865e1cb8cb7c569938b2d936443ffad8ce8457c.003.1
Bulletin issued: 20 October 2026 at 04:48 UTC
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Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 5:58AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
AfterWinter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 10:08AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
- Source updated
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19 October 2026 at 13:58 UTC
After19 October 2026 at 18:08 UTC
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19 October 2026 at 13:58 UTC
After19 October 2026 at 18:08 UTC
- Message expiry
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20 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC
After20 October 2026 at 06:15 UTC
- Official description
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… there, the likelihood for heavier snow drops quickly. Locations near Beaver and Livengood may end up getting closer to
3 to 5inches or less.After… 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.
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.965d74fea761242e3d5ea971fde4d801aba230f9.003.1
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Bulletin issued: 19 October 2026 at 18:08 UTC
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Winter Storm Warning issued October 18 at 2:59PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
AfterWinter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 5:58AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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18 October 2026 at 22:59 UTC
After19 October 2026 at 13:58 UTC
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18 October 2026 at 22:59 UTC
After19 October 2026 at 13:58 UTC
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19 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC
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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 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 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 heavy 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 1 to 3 inches or less from this.After* 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 3 to 5 inches or less.
- Official instructions
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If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1for the latest road conditions.AfterIf 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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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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