Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued August 28 at 12:58PM AKDT until August 29 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches at or above pass level. Wind gusts up to 30 mph. Periods of
blowing and falling snow could reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or
less at times. Pockets of wintry mix possible.
* WHERE...Central Brooks Range, primarily Atigun Pass.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels have risen above 4000 feet as of
Friday afternoon. Snow levels will fall once more towards 2000 feet
Friday night. What snow does fall is expected to be wet and have
difficulty blowing. Blowing snow is most likely above 4000 feet
near the top of Atigun Pass.
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