Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued August 31 at 5:52AM AKDT until September 1 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 6:52am
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and breezy winds. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7
inches above 2500 feet along the Richardson Highway near Isabel
Pass, with heavier amounts above pass level. Northerly winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will transition to wet snow on Monday.
Snow levels are expected to drop to as low as 2000 to 2500 feet and
remain low through Monday. Daytime heating will be limited by
precipitation and cloud cover so snowfall may continue through much
of the afternoon above 2500 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:
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp; Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov