Severe Cold Wave ● Active
Winter Storm Warning issued October 18 at 2:59PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK, United States of America
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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
inches expected, with 2 to 5 inches from Northway to the Alcan
Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 12
to 18 inches possible between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds could
gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest wind gusts may be as high as 35 mph
Tuesday morning into early Wednesday morning.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Fortymile Country; Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-19T07:00:00-08:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Fortymile Country; Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction
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