< Alaska Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/18/2026 14:15

Alaska Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/18/2026 14:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:15PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires: 
April 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Light snow showers will continue on Saturday, turning more moderate and steadier throughout the day on Sunday. Periods of snow will persist through Monday and Tuesday before dissipating. Snowfall totals over the 3 day period are expected to be between 5 and 8 inches with highest amounts expected over the higher terrain and also around Bettles southwest to Hughes.
Area Description: 
South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range; South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range; Upper Koyukuk Valley; Yukon Flats
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK