Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued October 18 at 6:06AM AKDT until October 22 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 7:06am
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 30
inches possible above 2500 feet with higher amounts above pass
level and 12 to 18 inches possible below 2500 feet. Winds could
gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Eastern Alaska
Range South of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Following strong southerly winds north of
Trims Camp on Monday, heavy snow is expected to build in Monday
into Tuesday and Wednesday as winds shift to being out of the
north.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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