Weather Warnings for Alaska

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Alaska
Alerts Updated: February 21, 2026, 3:00 am  UTC


High Wind Warning issued February 20 at 5:55PM AKST until February 21 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * 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 could reduce visibility to less than 1 mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strength of winds will fluctuate up and down at times, with brief periods of 75 mph gusts through the evening hours. Winds will then very slowly diminish overnight tonight through Sunday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 5:55 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Thompson Pass


Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 5:55PM 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. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph are possible. Wind chill readings dropping to as low as 10 below zero tonight. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...Until 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 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strength of winds will fluctuate up and down at times, with brief periods of 65 mph gusts through the evening hours. Winds will then very slowly diminish overnight tonight through Sunday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 5:55 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Valdez


Cold Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 5:55PM AKST until February 21 at 11:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northern Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Paxson and Mentasta Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northeast winds gusting 25 to 40 mph will persist through Saturday morning before slowly diminishing. Temperatures will steadily fall, leading to dangerous wind chills overnight tonight into Saturday morning. Winds will die down Saturday through Sunday, but air temperatures will remain below zero for much of the remainder of the weekend.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 5:55 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Northern Copper Valley; Tok Cutoff


High Wind Warning issued February 20 at 5:55PM AKST until February 21 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts 50-65 mph and occasional gusts as high as 70-75 mph. * WHERE...Along the Glenn Highway, from Buffalo Soapstone through Palmer to the Glenn-Parks Hwy interchange. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Strong winds may resuspend snow and cause areas of reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts as high as 45-60 mph are being observed in Lower Mat Valley, with a gust to 71 mph recorded at the Palmer Airport around 5 PM. Expect similar wind speeds and gusts to persist from this evening through tomorrow morning, then winds will gradually diminish through tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 5:55 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Lower Matanuska Valley


High Wind Watch issued February 20 at 4:42PM AKST until February 23 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel by land, sea, or air could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will also be rather cold especially near White Pass. Could see wind chills of 35 below on the higher elevations of Klondike Highway with wind chills near 15 below at sea level.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 4:42 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:45 am
Area:  Municipality of Skagway


High Wind Warning issued February 20 at 4:42PM AKST until February 22 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with frequent gusts near 60 to 80 mph expected. Occasional gusts near 90 mph are possible. * WHERE...Downtown Juneau and South Douglas. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel by land, sea, or air will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Friday morning winds were already increasing with gusts around 30 to 40 mph over Downtown Juneau and South Douglas. This has created areas of blowing snow with reduced visibilities. Winds will continue to increase into Friday evening. Strongest wind gusts are most likely Saturday afternoon and evening.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 4:42 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:45 am
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 4:42PM AKST until February 21 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel by land, sea, or air could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will also be rather cold especially near White Pass. Could see wind chills of 35 below on the higher elevations of Klondike Highway with wind chills near 15 below at sea level.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 4:42 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:45 am
Area:  Municipality of Skagway


Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 4:42PM AKST until February 21 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold temperatures as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest Wind chills will be along the Haines Highway at the highest elevations. With wind chills around 10 below near sea level.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 4:42 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:45 am
Area:  Haines Borough and Klukwan


Cold Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 4:42PM AKST until February 21 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold temperatures as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest Wind chills will be along the Haines Highway at the highest elevations. With wind chills around 10 below near sea level.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 4:42 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:45 am
Area:  Haines Borough and Klukwan


Special Weather Statement issued February 20 at 2:43PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: Strong northwesterly winds gusting as high as 45 mph are currently resuspending ash from the 1912 Katmai-Novarupta eruption across Southwest Kodiak Island, causing haze and trace amounts of ash accumulation. Karluk is most likely to be impacted, though ash may also reach Larsen Bay and Akhiok. People in sensitive groups or with respiratory ailments are encouraged to stay indoors and reduce outdoor activity to avoid inhaling the ash. Winds are currently diminishing, which should cause ash to settle out of the atmosphere by late tonight.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 2:43 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Kodiak Island Southwest


Air Quality Alert issued February 20 at 1:58PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Alert which is IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM AKST SATURDAY. North Pole has a Stage 2 alert. Fairbanks has no alert.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:58 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Fairbanks Metro Area


Winter Storm Warning issued February 20 at 1:09PM AKST until February 23 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected and periods of wintry mix expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Ice accumulations up to a trace possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind and blowing snow remain the predominant hazard Friday through Saturday. Increasing temperatures cause the majority of precipitation to turn to rain late Saturday into Sunday which may freeze on surfaces. Winds diminish Sunday. Rain changes back to snow as cold air returns early Monday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:09 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  St Lawrence Island


Blizzard Warning issued February 20 at 1:09PM AKST until February 22 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds weaken Sunday morning allowing conditions to improve, but showery snowfall continues through Monday. Storm total snowfall accumulations between 4 and 10 inches expected depending on the distribution of showery snowfall. The heaviest totals are expected along the hills between Brevig Mission and Wales.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:09 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast


Winter Storm Watch issued February 20 at 1:09PM AKST until February 24 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Lower Koyukuk Valley, and Middle Yukon Valley. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:09 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills; Lower Koyukuk Valley; Middle Yukon Valley


Winter Storm Warning issued February 20 at 1:09PM AKST until February 23 at 9:00PM 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. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain and rain may mix in at times along the coast.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:09 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula


Winter Storm Warning issued February 20 at 1:09PM AKST until February 23 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk Valleys. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 3 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will likely be at the higher elevations. Valley wind gusts will likely be significantly weaker.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:09 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Upper Kobuk Valleys


Winter Storm Watch issued February 20 at 1:09PM AKST until February 23 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to 0.10 inches possible. * WHERE...Lower Yukon River, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, and Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of light snow with a chance for some light wintry mix is expected Saturday. Heavier precipitation begins Sunday morning starting mostly as a wintry mix or rain and eventually switch back to mostly snow by Monday afternoon. Much of the precipitation will be rain that is expected to freeze on the ground, but not along power lines and other elevated surfaces.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:09 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Yukon Delta Coast; Lower Yukon River; Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys


Blizzard Warning issued February 20 at 1:09PM AKST until February 23 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, and Noatak Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight AKST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds weaken overnight Sunday, but showery snowfall continues through Monday.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:09 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Noatak Valley; Kivalina and Red Dog Dock; Baldwin Peninsula


Winter Storm Warning issued February 20 at 1:09PM AKST until February 22 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility may be reduced to a half mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley and Northern Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:09 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Lower Kobuk Valley; Northern Seward Peninsula


Winter Storm Warning issued February 20 at 11:45AM AKST until February 23 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains, Northern Arctic Coast, Northwest Arctic Coast, and Western Arctic Plains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow begins Saturday morning with southerly winds. Winds shift more southwesterly and strengthen Sunday morning increasing the chances for periods of blowing and drifting snow. Snow chances begin to diminish Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 11:45 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Northwest Arctic Coast; Northern Arctic Coast; Western Arctic Plains; Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains


Winter Storm Warning issued February 20 at 11:45AM AKST until February 24 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow and periods of blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains, Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Central Brooks Range, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and Romanzof Mountains. * WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM 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...Snow begins Saturday afternoon with southerly winds. Winds shift southwesterly and strengthen Sunday morning. Winds shift westerly and further strengthen Sunday night into Monday. Periods of blizzard conditions become more likely Monday along the coast east of Prudhoe Bay.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 11:45 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains; Central Brooks Range; Romanzof Mountains


Blizzard Warning issued February 20 at 11:45AM AKST until February 22 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * 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:  Extreme    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 11:45 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Western Arctic Coast


The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Juneau AK on this developing situation.

Summary: The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Juneau AK on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 10:28 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 10:44 am
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Winter Storm Watch issued February 20 at 9:33AM AKST until February 23 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. * WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range and Upper Koyukuk Valley. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of light to moderate snowfall expected.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 9:33 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range; Upper Koyukuk Valley


Winter Storm Watch issued February 20 at 9:33AM AKST until February 24 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow and periods of blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 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...From Sunday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Periods of blowing snow may reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 9:33 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Dalton Highway Summits; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River


Winter Storm Watch issued February 20 at 9:33AM AKST until February 25 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches possible. * WHERE...Central Interior, Nenana, Fairbanks North Star Borough * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of moderate snowfall expected beginning midday Sunday and lasting through Tuesday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 9:33 am      Expires:  February 21, 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 Watch issued February 20 at 9:33AM AKST until February 25 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches possible. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of moderate snowfall expected beginning Sunday afternoon and lasting into Wednesday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 9:33 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Northern Denali Borough