Weather Warnings for Alaska

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Alaska
Alerts Updated: February 19, 2026, 1:29 pm  UTC


High Wind Watch issued February 19 at 4:28AM AKST until February 20 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. Wind chill readings dropping as low as zero to 5 degrees above zero late Thursday night. * WHERE...Northeast end of Kodiak Island. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwesterly winds will strengthen through the day, then peak tonight through early Friday morning.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:28 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:30 pm
Area:  Kodiak Island Northeast


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 4:28AM AKST until February 21 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Wind chill readings dropping to as low as 15 below zero Friday night. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 6 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen this afternoon through tonight, then peak during the day Friday. There is potential for a secondary peak of winds Friday night into Saturday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:28 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:30 pm
Area:  Valdez


High Wind Watch issued February 19 at 4:28AM AKST until February 21 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. Wind chill readings dropping as low as 40 below zero Friday night. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Blowing snow due to high winds may reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at times tonight through Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen through tonight, then peak during the day Friday. There is potential for a second peak Friday night through early Saturday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:28 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:30 pm
Area:  Thompson Pass


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 4:28AM AKST until February 20 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...North to west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind chill readings dropping to zero to 15 below zero by Friday morning. * WHERE...Seward (and vicinity) and Whittier. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen late tonight through the day Thursday and peak Thursday night through Friday morning. Winds will then very gradually diminish through Saturday. The coldest wind chill temperatures will be Friday morning through Saturday morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:28 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:30 pm
Area:  Southern Kenai Mtns; West Prince William Sound & Whittier


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 4:09AM AKST until February 20 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 15 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to begin early Thursday morning and increase in intensity as the initial frontal band pushes through. A secondary batch of heavier showers is expected to impact the area soon afterwards as the surface low develops and begins to drop southward into the gulf.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:09 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Yakutat


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 4:09AM AKST until February 20 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island and Admiralty Island. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will begin to impact communities along Icy Strait and Admiralty Island early Thursday. Heavier snow showers will likely develop further inland Thursday evening as the low tracks southward along the outer coast and a deformation band sets up.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:09 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Admiralty Island


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 4:09AM AKST until February 20 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will begin to impact the area early Thursday. There is the possibility of an additional round of further snow showers Thursday evening into Friday as the low tracks southward along the outer coast and easterly winds aloft increase.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:09 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 4:09AM AKST until February 20 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to begin early Thursday morning and increase in intensity through the day as the initial frontal band pushes into the outer coast. A secondary batch of heavier showers is expected to impact the area soon afterwards as the surface low develops and begins to drop southward into the gulf.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:09 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 4:09AM AKST until February 20 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island and City and Borough of Wrangell. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will spread over the area Thursday afternoon and last into Friday morning. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. There remains uncertainty whether a heavier band of snow showers will develop and further impact these areas as the low drifts southward along the outer coast Friday morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:09 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; City and Borough of Wrangell


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 4:09AM AKST until February 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to move into the area late Thursday afternoon. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected past midnight, as the low drifts southward in the gulf and southeasterly winds increase along Dixon Entrance.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:09 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 4:09AM AKST until February 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will gradually spread over the area as a frontal band pushes inland Thursday. The heaviest snow showers are expected to impact primarily the northern half of Prince of Wales Island Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. For the far southeastern coast, snow showers will increase in intensity as the low tracks southward and surface winds increase out of the southeast.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:09 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  Prince of Wales Island


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 4:09AM AKST until February 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 13 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to begin early Thursday morning and increase in intensity through the day as the initial frontal band pushes into the outer coast. A secondary surge of heavier showers is expected to impact the area soon afterwards as the surface low drops southward into the gulf.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:09 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Sitka


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 2:58AM AKST until February 20 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches expected. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 2:58 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Northern Denali Borough


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 2:58AM AKST until February 20 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected. * WHERE...Central Interior, Chatanika River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, Two Rivers, Upper Chena River Valley, and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 2:58 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Upper Chena River Valley; Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana; Central Interior


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 2:58AM AKST until February 20 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 2:58 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Upper Koyukuk Valley


Special Weather Statement issued February 19 at 2:43AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: As snow comes to an end Friday, conditions favorable for a Taku wind event will move over the region. As of Thursday morning, the most intense winds are likely Saturday morning in the downtown Juneau area, with strong gusty winds persisting through the weekend. Stay tuned to weather.gov/juneau for updates.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 2:43 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 12:49AM AKST until February 22 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could result in power outages.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:49 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Western Arctic Coast


Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 12:47AM AKST until February 22 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, and Noatak Valley. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:47 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:15 pm
Area:  Noatak Valley; Kivalina and Red Dog Dock; Lower Kobuk Valley; Baldwin Peninsula


Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 12:47AM AKST until February 22 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Interior Seward Peninsula, Northern Seward Peninsula, Shishmaref, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A slight chance is in place for a wintry mix of precipitation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:47 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:15 pm
Area:  Northern Seward Peninsula; Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast; Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 12:26AM AKST until February 20 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:26 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Upper Tanana Valley