< Alaska Winter Weather Advisory | Effective 04/16/2026 15:39

Alaska Winter Weather Advisory | Effective 04/16/2026 15:39

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 2:39PM AKDT until April 18 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Saturday. * 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 overnight making for patches of ice. Visibility may be reduced below 1 mile at times, especially during periods of wind gusts up to 25 mph Thursday and Friday afternoons. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Away from the highway, snowfall totals in the higher terrain may be as high as 18 inches. Most accumulating snow will occur before sunrise and after sunset Thursday night and Friday night.
Instruction: 
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