Alaska Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 05:38

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 4:38AM AKDT until October 20 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 17, 2026 - 5:38am
Expires: 
October 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and make travel difficult. Light snow could lead to areas of blowing snow, reducing visibility at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Following strong southerly winds north of Trims Camp on Monday, moderate to heavy snow is expected to build in late Monday through Tuesday and Wednesday as winds shift to being out of the north. This Wind Advisory will be followed by a Winter Storm Watch that will be in effect from late Monday through Wednesday night.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov