Winter Storm Watch

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.