Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 12:01PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
As a front moves north on Sunday, areas of snow will move into the
Seward Peninsula. Periods of snow will continue through Sunday
night before lessening in coverage on Monday. Snowfall amounts
will be heaviest east of Nome, especially in the higher terrain.
Snowfall totals will be up to 2 inches in Nome, up to 3 inches in
Buckland/Deering and up to 6 inches in the mountains.
Area Description:
Northern Seward Peninsula; Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK