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 6 to 12
inches possible, with 2 to 5 inches possible in Northway to the
Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals
of 12 to 18 inches possible between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds
could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Fortymile Country; Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov