< Alaska Winter Weather Advisory | Effective 05/05/2026 15:27

Alaska Winter Weather Advisory | Effective 05/05/2026 15:27

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 2:27PM AKDT until May 7 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility to a quarter mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After a lull in winds this afternoon, westerly winds will pick up by Tuesday evening and continue through Thursday.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Area Description: 
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK