Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued August 27 at 11:13AM AKDT until August 29 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow, and periods of wintry mix expected.
Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Ice
accumulations of a trace to 0.05 inches possible. Wind gusts up to
30 mph possible. Blowing snow could reduce visibility to 1/2 mile
or less at times.
* WHERE...Central Brooks Range.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected near Atigun
Pass. Elsewhere snow is initially expected above 2500 feet which
will turn to rain as snow levels rise to near 4000 feet Friday.
What snow does fall is expected to be wet and have difficulty
blowing. Blowing snow is most likely above 4000 feet.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
Area Description:
Central Brooks Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov