Weather Warnings for Alaska

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Alaska
Alerts Updated: February 19, 2026, 12:00 am  UTC


Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:52PM AKST until February 19 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 2:52 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Upper Koyukuk Valley


Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:52PM AKST until February 20 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may be stronger at times through Windy pass with potential gusts around 50 mph.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 2:52 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Northern Denali Borough


Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:52PM AKST until February 20 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread accumulating snow will be ending from west to east Wednesday evening with a break in the snowfall expected tonight. Another round of snow showers arrives early Thursday morning with an additional 2 to 4 inches possible under heavier snow showers. Higher overall snowfall amounts expected north and west of Fairbanks.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 2:52 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 7:00 am
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


Blizzard Warning issued February 18 at 2:46PM AKST until February 19 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 2:46 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Western Arctic Coast


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:45PM 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 Thursday 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 Thursday 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 18, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:45 pm
Area:  Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island


Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:45PM 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 Thursday 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 Thursday 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 18, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:45 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Sitka


Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:45PM 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 Thursday 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 Thursday 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 18, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:45 pm
Area:  Prince of Wales Island


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:45PM AKST until February 19 at 9:00PM 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 Thursday 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 5 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Thursday. * 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 some uncertainty as to the intensity 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 18, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:45 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:45PM AKST until February 19 at 9:00PM 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 Thursday 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...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island and Admiralty Island. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will begin to impact communities along Icy Strait and Admiralty Island early Thursday. There is some uncertainty as to heavier snow showers developing further inland Thursday evening as the low tracks southward along the outer coast and a deformation band sets up.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:45 pm
Area:  Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Admiralty Island


Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:45PM 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 Thursday 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...From midnight tonight to 3 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to begin late Wednesday night and increase in intensity through Thursday morning 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 18, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:45 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Yakutat


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:45PM 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 Thursday 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 Thursday 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 18, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:45 pm
Area:  Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; City and Borough of Wrangell


Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:45PM 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 Thursday 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...From 3 AM Thursday to 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 18, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:45 pm
Area:  Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait


Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 10:57AM 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 Thursday afternoon through Thursday night, then peak during the day Friday. There is potential for a secondary peak of winds Friday night into Saturday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 10:57 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Valdez


High Wind Watch issued February 18 at 10:57AM 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 Thursday night 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 Thursday night through Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen Thursday through Thursday night, then peak during the day Friday. There is potential for a second peak Friday night through early Saturday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 10:57 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Thompson Pass


Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 10:57AM 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 Thursday 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 18, 2026, 10:57 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Southern Kenai Mtns; West Prince William Sound & Whittier


High Wind Watch issued February 18 at 10:57AM 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 Thursday evening through late Thursday night. * 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 Thursday, then peak Thursday night through early Friday morning.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 10:57 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Kodiak Island Northeast