Headline:
Dense Fog Advisory issued June 9 at 4:46AM AKDT until June 9 at 9:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Dense Fog Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 5:46am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility as low as 1/4 mile
in dense fog. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34
will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...
-Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
-Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor
plants may be killed if left uncovered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
-Fog has developed over the Tanana River and is moving northeast
into town. Once the overnight inversion begins to dissipate the
fog will quickly lift and dissipate.
-Temperatures drop into the low to mid 30s tonight as skies clear
after midnight. Isolated locations in typical cold spots may have
frost tonight, specifically Goldstream Valley. In the City of
Fairbanks, frost is possible but not as likely.
Instruction:
-If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
-Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Fairbanks Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov