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Winter Storm Warning

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Tue 10/20/2026 02:00 AM EDT

End Time

Wed 10/21/2026 08:00 PM EDT

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Jatahmund Lake, AK ∙ Eagle, AK ∙ Lake George, AK ∙ Wolf Lake, AK ∙ Northway Village, AK ∙ Delta Junction, AK ∙ Eagle Village, AK ∙ Mount Harper, AK ∙ Tetlin Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Northway Junction, AK

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1008 AM AKDT Mon Oct 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with 1 to 3 inches expected from Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 12 to 16 inches will be possible, especially between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Rain may mix with snow in the Upper Tanana Valley around Northway to the Alcan Border. * WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest wind gusts may be as high as 35 mph Tuesday morning into early Wednesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, water, and warm clothing in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

Technical Header

AKZ835>837-200615- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0022.261020T0600Z-261022T0000Z/ Fortymile Country-Upper Tanana Valley-Delta Junction- Including the cities of Northway, Chicken, Tetlin, Delta Junction, Alcan, the Taylor Highway south of MP 9, Eagle, the Tok Cutoff north of MP 105, Fort Greely, the Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, Tanacross, the Taylor Highway north of MP 9, Deltana, and Tok 1008 AM AKDT Mon Oct 19 2026