Severe Cold Wave ● Active
Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 10:08AM AKDT until October 22 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK, United States of America
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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 24 to 36
inches expected above 2500 feet with higher amounts above pass
level and 12 to 24 inches expected below 2500 feet. Winds could
gust as high as 40 mph. Snowfall rates could exceed one inch an
hour at times.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Following strong southerly winds north of
Trims Camp today, heavy snow is expected to build in today into
Tuesday and Wednesday as winds shift to being out of the north.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp; Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-19T22:15:00-08:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp; Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp
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