Severe · Winter Storm WatchActive alert
Winter Storm Watch issued October 18 at 2:59PM AKDT until October 21
Affecting Northern Denali Borough; Southern Denali Borough
In effect until: Oct 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
Northern Denali Borough; Southern Denali Borough
Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 3:00 PM.
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* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible with higher amounts above pass level. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Denali Borough. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North and west of Healy, the chance for heavy snow drops off quickly due to a narrow gradient of snow. There is potential for greater than 6 inches in Healy but only a few inches in Anderson. We are monitoring this closely and will continue to update as details become clearer.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™