Alaska Severe Winter Storm Warning | Effective 10/09/2026 13:03

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued October 9 at 12:03PM AKDT until October 10 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 9, 2026 - 1:03pm
Expires: 
October 10, 2026 - 8:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 to 14 inches for areas of elevation. Winds occasionally gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Noatak Valley and South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water with you in case of an emergency.
Area Description: 
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Noatak Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov