Severe Cold Wave ● Active
Winter Storm Watch issued October 19 at 5:58AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK, United States of America
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* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches possible.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough and Nenana.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is expected later today into
tonight with some mixed precipitation possible. Heavier snow is
possible Tuesday. There is high uncertainty in the exact snow
amounts and the placement of the heavier snow. This detail will be
crucial in determining which spots get 6 inches or more versus 3
inches or less. A 30 mile change east or west will result in
drastic differences.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-19T16:00:00-08:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana
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