Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 12:58PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
A series of weak disturbances bring persistent light snow chances to the West Coast this weekend into next week. Widespread snowfall totals of 1 to 4 inches are likely by Wednesday with locally higher amounts up to 8 inches possible. The period of steadiest snowfall is expected Sunday into early Monday morning that when combined with north winds gusting up to 35 mph may restrict visibility to half a mile or less. Warmer temperatures across interior Alaska may cause rain to mix with snow, mainly along and east of the Yukon River Valley. Stay up to date with the latest
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 4:56AM AKST until February 28 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow reducing visibility to one half of a mile. There could be periods when the visibility will be as low as one quarter of a mile. Easterly winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Point Lay * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Wind Advisory issued February 27 at 2:36PM AKST until February 28 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 26 at 2:22PM AKST until February 27 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Drifting snow with periods of blowing snow reducing visibility to one half of a mile or less at times. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts may form. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow may continue through Sunday.
Air Quality Alert issued February 25 at 2:14PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Alert which is IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON AKST WEDNESDAY. North Pole has a Stage 2 alert. Fairbanks has no alert.
Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 1:26PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Above freezing temperatures are likely this weekend for locations North of the Alaska Range and in the White Mountains. Daytime melting may result in icy patches along sidewalks and roads. Stay up to date with the latest forecast by visiting our website, weather.gov/afg.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 6:54PM AKST until February 26 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Drifting snow with periods of blowing snow reducing visibility to as low as one half of a mile at times. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts may form. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow may continue into the weekend.
Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 5:01PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
High temperatures are looking to be 10 to 15 degrees above normal, with the possibility to be above freezing, for parts of the Interior beginning this weekend. Stay up to date with the latest forecast by visiting our website, weather.gov/afg.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 12:54PM AKST until February 24 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility one half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Blizzard Warning issued February 22 at 12:27PM AKST until February 23 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility reduced to white out conditions at times. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.