Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/18/2026 07:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 18 at 6:29AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 18, 2026 - 7:29am
Expires: 
October 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to 2 to 4 inches expected with rain mixing in with snow at times. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound, Nulato Hills, Yukon Delta Coast, Lower Yukon Valley, and Innoko Valley. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description: 
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills; Yukon Delta Coast; Lower Yukon River; Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov