Weather Warnings for Alaska

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Alaska
Alerts Updated: February 23, 2026, 6:00 pm  UTC


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 8:56AM AKST until February 23 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be heavy and wet since temperatures are hovering around freezing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:56 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  St Lawrence Island


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 8:56AM AKST until February 24 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Lower Yukon River, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, and Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be heavy and wet since temperatures are hovering around freezing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:56 am      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Yukon Delta Coast; Lower Yukon River; Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 8:56AM AKST until February 24 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, and Noatak Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility at or below 1/2 mile is possible with the strongest wind gusts.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:56 am      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Noatak Valley; Kivalina and Red Dog Dock; Baldwin Peninsula


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 8:56AM AKST until February 24 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow and periods of wintry mix. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Lower Koyukuk Valley, and Middle Yukon Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be heavy and wet since temperatures are hovering around freezing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:56 am      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills; Lower Koyukuk Valley; Middle Yukon Valley


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 8:56AM AKST until February 24 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley and Northern Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow are possible as winds shift to the northwest tonight with gusts up to 45 mph.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:56 am      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Lower Kobuk Valley; Northern Seward Peninsula


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 8:56AM AKST until February 24 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and periods of wintry mix expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches and ice accumulations up to 0.05 inches. * WHERE...North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much of the wet precipitation will be rain that is expected to freeze on the ground, but not along power lines and other elevated surfaces. Temperatures cool rapidly Wednesday causing wet surfaces to freeze.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:56 am      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range; Upper Kuskokwim Valley


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 8:56AM AKST until February 24 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow and periods of wintry mix expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches expected and ice accumulations up to 0.05 inches possible. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Interior Seward Peninsula, Northern Seward Peninsula, Shishmaref, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds shift north and strengthen into Monday. Cooling temperatures on Monday will cause any wet surfaces to freeze if they haven't already.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:56 am      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 8:56AM AKST until February 24 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow is possible with visibility to 1/2 mile or less during the strongest gusts.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:56 am      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 4:19AM AKST until February 24 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...Light Snow accumulationg Early Tuesday... .Light snow over running snow starting late Monday night will accumulate in the Juneau area with 3 to 4 inhes possible during the morning commuting hours. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 4:19 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 12:30 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 4:08AM AKST until February 23 at 10:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Kuskokwim Valley West, and Western Capes. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm onshore flow will raise temperatures into the low to mid 30's today. For the Kuskokwim Delta and Kuskokwim Valley West, freezing rain is expected to begin early this morning, persisting through the early afternoon. Freezing rain transitions to rain this afternoon and then transitions to snow this evening into Tuesday as winds flip to northerly and cold air moves back in. The Western Capes will see freezing rain start late this morning, transitioning to rain by the early afternoon before becoming snow tonight into Tuesday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 4:08 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Kuskokwim Valley West; Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta; Western Capes


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 4:08AM AKST until February 24 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon), Lake Iliamna, Nila Vena, Nanvarpak, and Northern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm onshore flow will raise temperatures into the low to mid 30's today. Freezing rain is expected to begin just before noon and will transition to rain a few hours later south of Iliamna. Freezing rain mixes with snow Monday night for the whole area before becoming snow by Tuesday morning as winds flip to northerly and a cold airmass moves back in.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 4:08 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Northern Alaska Peninsula; Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon); Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 4:02AM AKST until February 24 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches for the Glennallen area and 6 to 13 inches along the Tok Cutoff. * WHERE...Central Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Glennallen, Gakona, Chistochina, and Slana. * WHEN...From noon today to 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady light snow will develop early Monday afternoon and quickly intensify through the afternoon hours. The heaviest snow is expected along the Tok Cutoff from around Chistochina to Slana Monday afternoon through Monday night. Snow will gradually taper off during the day Tuesday. However, gusty northwest to northeast winds will develop and lead to reduced visibilities as the freshly fallen snow is lofted and blown around. The gusty winds and blowing snow will likely continue through Tuesday night.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 4:02 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 4:45 pm
Area:  Central Copper Valley; Tok Cutoff


Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 9:03PM AKST until February 24 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow and periods of blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations between up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains, Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Central Brooks Range, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and Romanzof Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds shift westerly and strengthen tonight into Monday. Periods of blizzard conditions become more likely Monday along the coast east of Prudhoe Bay.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 9:03 pm      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains; Central Brooks Range; Romanzof Mountains


Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 2:03PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: A pattern change begins Tuesday as clear and cold conditions give way to accumulating snow for the panhandle by the middle of the week as a system moves in from the northern Gulf. Current expectation is snow will be slow to accumulate, with this event proving to be longer in duration with forecast accumulations around 4 to 8 inches of snow starting Tuesday through Thursday. Highest snowfall totals will be for areas north of Sumner Strait, though a brief period of warming conditions late Tuesday will see some areas of the central panhandle change over to rain briefly, before cooler air returns through Wednesday. Thursday will see snow showers become increasingly predominant, with highly variable snow accumulations expected as the low moves south. Stay tuned for latest forecast updates at weather.gov/juneau
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 2:03 pm      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Yakutat; Municipality of Skagway; Haines Borough and Klukwan; Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait; City and Borough of Sitka; Admiralty Island; City and Borough of Juneau; Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; City and Borough of Wrangell


Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 9:59AM AKST until February 24 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected and periods of blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Periods of blowing snow may reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of light to moderate snowfall expected.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 9:59 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Dalton Highway Summits; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River


Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 9:59AM AKST until February 24 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. * WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range and Upper Koyukuk Valley. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of light to moderate snowfall expected. Winds are expected to be mostly light until Monday afternoon where gusty northerly winds increase through Brooks Range passes. Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility near Atigun Pass late Monday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 9:59 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range; Upper Koyukuk Valley


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 9:59AM AKST until February 25 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. * WHERE...Fortymile Country and Yukon Flats. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of light snow expected. The heaviest snow is expected on the south side of the Yukon Flats and the north and west ends of the Fortymile Country with lighter accumulations elsewhere.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 9:59 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Yukon Flats; Fortymile Country


Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 9:59AM AKST until February 25 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds could gust up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Central Interior, Nenana, Fairbanks North Star Borough * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of moderate snowfall expected beginning Sunday morning and lasting through Tuesday night. The heaviest snow is expected Monday with lighter snowfall continuing through Tuesday. Westerly winds strengthen through the Tanana Valley Tuesday which may lead to periods of blowing snow. Increased snow on frozen rivers and streams could lead to areas of overflow. Use caution while traveling on and along frozen waterways.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 9:59 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  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 22 at 9:59AM AKST until February 25 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds could gust up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of moderate snowfall expected beginning Sunday and lasting into Wednesday. Gusty westerly winds, especially above 1500 feet, may lead to periods of blowing snow. These winds may occasionally mix down to the valley floor, especially in valleys and channels open to the west.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 9:59 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Northern Denali Borough


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 9:59AM AKST until February 25 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Delta Junction, Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp, and Upper Tanana Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of light snow expected. Northwesterly winds increase late Monday into Tuesday increasing the chances of blowing snow hazards.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 9:59 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction; Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp