Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued October 18 at 6:06AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM 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 4 to 8
inches possible.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough and Nenana.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Following a round of widespread light snow
Monday afternoon and evening into Monday night, another round of
heavier snow will build in throughout the day Tuesday and continue
into Wednesday. Snow may briefly mix with rain Monday afternoon and
evening.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov