Winter Storm Watch
Status
New Event Active alertStart Time
Sun 04/19/2026 04:00 AM EDTEnd Time
Mon 04/20/2026 04:00 AM EDTSignificance
WatchImpacts
Moderate impact
Full Alert Message
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1141 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. * WHERE...Middle Yukon Valley. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest totals are expected near Kaltag. With heavy snow on the rivers, the added weight may result in overflow and water on top of the ice. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Technical Header
AKZ829-190000- /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0027.260419T0800Z-260420T0800Z/ Middle Yukon Valley- Including the cities of Ruby, Koyukuk, Kaltag, Nulato, and Galena 1141 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026