< Alaska Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/17/2026 13:01

Alaska Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/17/2026 13:01

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