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Winter Storm Watch issued October 19 at 5:58AM 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 20, 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...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.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™