Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 30 at 7:58PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 8:58pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
With widespread colder weather across the Interior, another front
will bring light snow to portions of the area Wednesday night
through Thursday. Generally, around 1 to 3 inches are expected
around the Central & eastern Interior, generally from around the
Fairbanks Metro Area & eastward, although some isolated locations
could receive some locally marginally higher amounts, like toward
the Chena Recreational Area, Chena Hot Springs, the White
Mountains, & Fortymile Country. Take extra precautions when
driving around the Fairbanks area during the Thursday morning
commute as roads may be snow-covered & slippery. Drier weather
returns to the region by Friday.
Area Description:
Dalton Highway Summits; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Fortymile Country; Upper Chena River Valley; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov