Weather Warnings for Alaska

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Alaska
Alerts Updated: February 24, 2026, 7:00 am  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 9:43PM AKST until February 24 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon), Lake Iliamna, Nila Vena, Nanvarpak, and Northern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain mixes with snow tonight for the whole area before becoming snow by Tuesday morning as winds flip to northerly and a much colder airmass moves back in.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:43 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Northern Alaska Peninsula; Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon); Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 9:40PM AKST until February 24 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...SNOW TUESDAY MORNING INTO TUESDAY EVENING... .Light over running snow is expected to start late Monday night and will last into Tuesday evening. Accumulations could vary, but around 3 to 6 inches is expected to accumulate around Gustavus, Juneau, and Petersburg by Tuesday evening. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected to be midday Tuesday. Snow could start to mix with rain late Tuesday afternoon.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:40 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Petersburg Borough


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 9:40PM AKST until February 24 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...SNOW TUESDAY MORNING INTO TUESDAY EVENING... .Light over running snow is expected to start late Monday night and will last into Tuesday evening. Accumulations could vary, but around 3 to 6 inches is expected to accumulate around Gustavus, Juneau, and Petersburg by Tuesday evening. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected during the day Tuesday. Snow could mix with some rain Tuesday afternoon.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:40 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Glacier Bay; City and Borough of Juneau


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 9:21PM AKST until February 24 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Periods of blizzard conditions expected. 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.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:21 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains; Central Brooks Range; Romanzof Mountains


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 9:19PM AKST until February 25 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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 23, 2026, 9:19 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Northern Denali Borough


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 9:19PM AKST until February 25 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 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.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:19 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction; Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 9:19PM AKST until February 25 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Central Interior, Nenana, Fairbanks North Star Borough * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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 23, 2026, 9:19 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 12:00 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 Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 9:19PM AKST until February 25 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Fortymile Country and Yukon Flats. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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 23, 2026, 9:19 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Yukon Flats; Fortymile Country


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 9:19PM AKST until February 24 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:19 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Upper Koyukuk Valley


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 9:19PM AKST until February 24 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * 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.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:19 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Dalton Highway Summits; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 9:12PM AKST until February 24 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:12 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Northern Seward Peninsula


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 9:12PM AKST until February 24 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:12 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Kivalina and Red Dog Dock; Baldwin Peninsula


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 9:12PM AKST until February 24 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:12 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 9:12PM AKST until February 24 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blowing snow. North-northwest winds gusting up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility to one-quarter mile or less expected around Koyuk and Shaktoolik.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:12 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 9:12PM AKST until February 24 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:12 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Bering Strait Coast


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 3:39PM AKST until February 24 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches from Glennallen to Gakona and 6 to 12 inches along the Tok Cutoff. * WHERE...Central Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Glennallen, Gakona, Chistochina, and Slana. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will be this evening through the overnight hours. The area of highest accumulation is expected along the Tok Cutoff from around Chistochina to Slana. Much less snow is expected as you head south from Glennallen down to Chitina. 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 and perhaps beyond.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 3:39 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Central Copper Valley; Tok Cutoff


High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 3:34PM AKST until February 25 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping as low as 15 below zero Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Northeast end of Kodiak Island, including Kodiak City. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The pattern is very similar to last Thursday night when Kodiak City observed high winds, with cold Arctic air surging across Kodiak Island Tuesday night through Wednesday. There is a subtle difference in the upper levels, with a disturbance possible passing just north of the island instead of passing overhead. Thus, winds in this upcoming event could be just a bit weaker than last Thursday night. The strongest winds are expected Wednesday morning.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 3:34 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Kodiak Island Northeast


High Wind Warning issued February 23 at 3:34PM AKST until February 26 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 10 below to 15 below zero Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Seward and vicinity. * WHEN...From midnight Tuesday Night to midnight AKST Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen Tuesday afternoon and evening, then peak Tuesday night through Wednesday. Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday night through Thursday. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 3:34 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Southern Kenai Mtns


High Wind Warning issued February 23 at 3:34PM AKST until February 26 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. Wind chills dropping to 40 below Wednesday night. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow due to high winds will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northeast winds will rapidly strengthen late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, then peak Wednesday through Wednesday night. As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily blow around, leading to near-blizzard conditions at times. As snow becomes scoured out, visibilities should improve. Winds will very slowly diminish Thursday through Friday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 3:34 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Thompson Pass


Wind Advisory issued February 23 at 3:34PM AKST until February 26 at 9:00AM 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 possible. Wind chills dropping to zero to 5 below zero Wednesday night. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Wind chills as low as 5 degrees below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to east winds will rapidly strengthen late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, then peak Wednesday through Wednesday night. As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily blow around, leading to localized reductions in visibility along area roads. Winds will very slowly diminish Thursday through Friday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 3:34 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Valdez