Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued April 17 at 12:46PM AKDT until April 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory. Additional snow
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch,
heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM AKDT Saturday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with wet snow on warm
pavement. Expect some of the snow to melt as it makes contact with
the ground, especially during the afternoons. Any wet spots will
likely refreeze each night making for patches of ice. Visibility
may be reduced below 1 mile at times, especially during periods of
wind gusts up to 35 mph this weekend and Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Away from the highway, snowfall totals in the
higher terrain may be as high as 24 to 36 inches.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
Area Description:
Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK