Denali Borough, AK

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In effect from Sunday 04/19 1:00 AM AKDT – Monday 04/20 4:00 PM AKDT

Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK

What

Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

Where

Southern Denali Borough.

When

From 1 AM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Monday.

Impacts

Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

What to do

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.


Areas impacted

  • Southern Denali Borough

Tips to stay safe

A Winter Weather Advisory means that your area can expect or is seeing some amount of snow, ice, or sleet. Weather conditions may be inconvenient or even dangerous. 

  • Plan for any travel to take extra time.  
  • Slow down and use caution while driving. 
  • Stay tuned for updates here or through local radio and news. 

In effect from Saturday 04/18 1:15 PM AKDT – Sunday 04/19 4:00 PM AKDT

Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK

Light snow showers will continue on Saturday, turning more moderate and steadier throughout the day on Sunday. Periods of snow will persist through Monday and Tuesday before dissipating. By Sunday afternoon and evening, there is a slight chance that snow transitions to a mix of rain and snow in the valleys. Any rain will likely transition back to snow by Sunday night into Monday. Wet spots that develop during the daytime hours will likely freeze during the overnight hours, leading to possible icy conditions. Snowfall totals will range between 2 and 4 inches for the Tanana Valley south to the foothills of the Alaska Range.


Areas impacted

  • Delta Junction
  • Tanana Flats
  • Eielson AFB and Salcha
  • Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills
  • Fairbanks Metro Area
  • Nenana
  • Northern Denali Borough

From the forecaster

Active Winter Weather

Created by the NWS Fairbanks WFO

Blizzard/Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for the West Coast and Interior. There is high confidence in widespread accumulating snowfall by Monday afternoon of next week. Wind gusts are expected to peak at around 50 - 60 mph along the West Coast of St. Lawrence Island on Sunday, shifting to the West Coast of Alaska, decreasing to a maximum of 30 - 35 mph by Monday afternoon. During the afternoon and evening hours, a mix of rain/snow showers may occur across lower elevations farther south.

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