Winter Storm Warning issued June 6 at 8:36PM AKDT until June 8 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. * WHERE...South of Toolik Lake including Atigun and Anaktuvuk Passes. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will likely be just south and east of Anaktuvuk Pass and towards Atigun Pass. The timing on this warning has been extended through Sunday afternoon as another round of heavy snow looks to move into the area on Saturday night and Sunday. Expect an additional 6 to 9 inches through Sunday afternoon on top of what has already fallen as of 9
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 7:28AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A very cold upper level Arctic low dropping south over the Western Interior will bring an anomalously cold airmass to the area over the weekend. There will be clouds, periods of precipitation and even snow above 2000 feet, but low-lying areas that clear during the overnight and early morning hours will see temperatures drop quickly into the low to mid 30s. West of Fairbanks to near Tanana, frost is most likely on Saturday morning. For Fairbanks and east to the Alcan Border, frost is possible on Saturday morning, but more likely Monday morning. On Sunday morning, widespread clouds should keep
Winter Storm Warning issued June 6 at 6:36AM AKDT until June 7 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...South of Toolik Lake including Atigun and Anaktuvuk Passes. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be heavy at times today. The heaviest snow will likely be just south and east of Anaktuvuk Pass and towards Atigun Pass. Another round of snow looks to move into the area on Sunday and continue into Monday. Those snow amounts are not included in this product, but there may be several additional inches of snow.
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 1:49PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A very cold upper level Arctic low will be dropping south Thursday through the weekend. This will bring a much colder airmass to the area with snow levels slowly dropping to around 2000 feet across the Interior by Sunday night. Abundant moisture from a low in the Gulf of Alaska will bring rain and snow showers, with accumulating snow likely near Coldfoot, along the Richardson Highway through the Alaska Range, and across summits of the Dalton Highway, Ray Mountains, and White Mountains. Other areas above 1500 feet will see a mix of rain and snow. Highs will struggle to break
Winter Storm Warning issued June 5 at 12:35PM AKDT until June 7 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...South of Toolik Lake including Atigun and Anaktuvuk Passes. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin Thursday then become heavy at times overnight and into Friday. The heaviest snow will likely be just south and east of Anaktuvuk Pass and towards Atigun Pass. Another round of snow looks to move into the area on Sunday and continue into Monday. Those snow amounts are not included in this product, but there may be
Winter Storm Warning issued June 5 at 1:27AM AKDT until June 7 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...South of Toolik Lake including Atigun and Anaktuvuk Passes. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin today then become heavy at times overnight and into Friday. The heaviest snow will likely be just south and east of Anaktuvuk Pass and towards Atigun Pass. Another round of snow looks to move into the area on Sunday and continue into Monday. Those snow amounts are not included in this product, but there may be
Special Weather Statement issued June 4 at 2:29PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A very cold upper level Arctic low will be dropping south Thursday through the weekend. This will bring a much colder airmass to the area with snow levels slowly dropping to around 2000 feet across the Interior by Sunday night. Abundant moisture from a low in the Gulf of Alaska will bring rain and snow showers, with accumulating snow likely near Coldfoot and across summits of the Dalton Highway, Ray Mountains, and White Mountains. Other areas will see a mix of rain and snow. Highs will struggle to break 45 degrees even in valleys from Friday through Sunday, so areas
Winter Storm Watch issued June 4 at 12:55AM AKDT until June 7 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches possible. * WHERE...South of Toolik Lake including Atigun and Anaktuvuk Passes. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as rain or a rain and snow mix Tuesday afternoon, then transition to all snow on Wednesday. The current trend is downward for snowfall, but it is still looking like the heaviest will be Thursday through Friday. Regardless of exact snowfall amounts which are a bit uncertain at the moment, this will likely make the Dalton Highway difficult
Wind Advisory issued June 3 at 1:32AM AKDT until June 4 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction and Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued June 1 at 10:58PM AKDT until June 2 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibility at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong southerly winds expected Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.