Winter Storm Warning
Status
New Event Active alertStart Time
Sat 04/18/2026 02:00 PM EDTEnd Time
Sun 04/19/2026 02:00 PM EDTSignificance
WarningImpacts
High impact
Locations Affected
Scammon Bay Airport, AK ∙ Emmonak Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Cape Romanzof Airport, AK ∙ Bill Moore's Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Angyoyaravak Bay, AK ∙ Andreafsky Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Nunavakanuk Lake, AK ∙ Yukon Delta, AK ∙ Newtok, AK ∙ Towak Mountain, AKFull Alert Message
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1141 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts will be along the immediate coastline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Technical Header
AKZ825-190000- /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0018.260418T1800Z-260419T1800Z/ Yukon Delta Coast- Including the cities of Hooper Bay, Alakanuk, Nunam Iqua, Emmonak, Mountain Village, Kotlik, Scammon Bay, and Chevak 1141 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026