Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:30PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
As a front moves north this weekend, areas of snow will move into
the Seward Peninsula and Western Interior Saturday night into
Sunday. Periods of snow will continue through Sunday night before
lessening in coverage on Monday. Snowfall amounts will be
heaviest east of Nome, especially in the higher terrain, where
around 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected. Gusty northeast winds,
particularly through the Bering Strait, could lead to areas of
blowing snow which could significantly reduce visibility.
Area Description:
Northern Seward Peninsula; Upper Kobuk Valleys; Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast; Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula; Lower Koyukuk Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK