Fairbanks winter storm warning issued
The gist
The National Weather Service's Fairbanks office issued winter storm warnings with up to 20 inches of snow and 55 mph gusts in parts of Alaska.
Travel may become impossible, and officials urge stranded drivers to stay with their vehicles.
How it unfolded
- Oct 24, 2026 -25, 2026A winter storm warning was issued for Alaska, with up to 24 inches of snow expected in some areas and up to 20 inches threatening parts of the state.
- Oct 25, 2026NWS Fairbanks warned of up to 20 inches on the south slopes of the Western Brooks Range and the Noatak Valley, with 10 to 20 inches in higher terrain including Red Dog Mine and gusts to 55 mph; the Upper Kobuk Valley around Kobuk, Shungnak and Ambler was forecast 4 to 8 inches with gusts to 50 mph.
- Oct 25, 2026Warnings were issued for the Upper Koyukuk Valley, including Allakaket, Alatna, Evansville and Bettles, with up to 12 inches of snow.