< 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. 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