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Winter Weather Advisory

Status

Event Extended (Area) Active alert

Start Time

Tue 10/20/2026 06:48 AM EDT

End Time

Wed 10/21/2026 02:00 AM EDT

Significance

Advisory

Impacts

Moderate impact

Locations Affected

Gulkana Airport, AK ∙ Gakona Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Gulkana Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Glennallen, AK ∙ Gakona, AK ∙ Gulkana, AK ∙ Copper Center, AK ∙ Tazlina, AK ∙ Copper Center Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Tazlina Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Highest amounts north of Gulkana. Lowest amounts south of the Glenn and Richardson Hwy junction, near Copper Center. * WHERE...Central Copper Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery roads. Areas of low visibility especially in heavier snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue across the Central Copper Valley through this evening. Rain may mix in with the snow at times south of Gulkana, limiting snow amounts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Technical Header

AKZ743-210000- /O.EXA.PAFC.WW.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-261021T0600Z/ Central Copper Valley- Including the cities of Gakona, Glennallen, and Copper Center 248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026