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Winter Storm Watch issued October 18 at 6:06AM AKDT until October 21

Affecting Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana

In effect until: Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 12:00 AM.

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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...Following a round of widespread light snow
Monday afternoon and evening into Monday night, another round of
heavier snow will build in throughout the day Tuesday and continue
into Wednesday. Snow may briefly mix with rain Monday afternoon and
evening.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™