Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 20 at 2:26PM AKDT until April 21 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
1 to 3 inches in the valleys and 3 to 6 inches across higher
elevations. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Central and Eastern Interior.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. Areas of falling and
or blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, with icy
surface conditions also possible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front moving west to east across the
Interior tonight through Tuesday will support moderate to heavy
bands of snow and gusty winds. Conditions are expected to improve
west to east throughout the day Tuesday as a colder and drier
airmass moves in. Overnight lows Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning will be much colder than previous days, dropping for most
to the single digits above and below zero.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
Area Description:
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Delta Junction; Upper Chena River Valley; Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana; Central Interior; Northern Denali Borough; Southern Denali Borough; Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp; Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK