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.
By Sunday afternoon and evening, there is a slight chance that
snow transitions to a mix of rain and snow in the valleys. Any
rain will likely transition back to snow by Sunday night into
Monday. Wet spots that develop during the daytime hours will
likely freeze during the overnight hours, leading to possible icy
conditions. Snowfall totals will range between 2 and 4 inches for
the Tanana Valley south to the foothills of the Alaska Range.
Area Description:
Delta Junction; Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana; Northern Denali Borough
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK