Weather Warnings for Alaska

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Alaska
Alerts Updated: February 22, 2026, 6:23 am  UTC


Cold Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 9:23PM AKST until February 22 at 11:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold temperatures as low as 30 below expected near White Pass. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM AKST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM AKST Sunday. * 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 near White pass and on the higher elevations of Klondike Highway. Wind chills at sea level will be near 15 below.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 9:23 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 5:30 am
Area:  Municipality of Skagway


High Wind Warning issued February 21 at 9:23PM AKST until February 22 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph increasing to 80 mph. * WHERE...Downtown Juneau and 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...Winds will continue to increase through Saturday evening, with strongest gusts after midnight through early Sunday afternoon.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 9:23 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 5:30 am
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Wind Advisory issued February 21 at 9:23PM AKST until February 22 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold temperatures as low as 30 below expected near White Pass. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM AKST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM AKST Sunday. * 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 near White pass and on the higher elevations of Klondike Highway. Wind chills at sea level will be near 15 below.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 9:23 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 5:30 am
Area:  Municipality of Skagway


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 11:21AM 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...Until 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 21, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Upper Kobuk Valleys


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 11:21AM AKST until February 24 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Lower Koyukuk Valley, and Middle Yukon Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills; Lower Koyukuk Valley; Middle Yukon Valley


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 11:21AM AKST until February 24 at 12:00PM 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...From noon Sunday to noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much of the 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 remaining pools of water to freeze.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range; Upper Kuskokwim Valley


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 11:21AM AKST until February 23 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches and ice accumulations up to 0.10 inches. * WHERE...Lower Yukon River, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, and Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lighter snow with a chance for some light wintry mix is expected Saturday. Heavier precipitation begins Sunday morning starting mostly as rain or a wintry mix and eventually switching back to mostly snow 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. Temperatures cool rapidly Tuesday and Wednesday causing pooling water to freeze.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Yukon Delta Coast; Lower Yukon River; Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 11:21AM AKST until February 23 at 6:00PM 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...Bering Strait Coast, Interior Seward Peninsula, Northern Seward Peninsula, Shishmaref, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 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 21, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 11:21AM 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 around a light glaze 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...Increasing temperatures cause the majority of precipitation to turn to rain 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 21, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  St Lawrence Island


Blizzard Warning issued February 21 at 11:21AM AKST until February 22 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. 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 Sunday into early Monday. Warming temperatures late Saturday into early Sunday leads to periods of wintry mix and improved visibilities.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 11:21AM AKST until February 22 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow and periods of wintry mix expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility may be reduced to a half mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley and Northern Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds weaken Sunday morning allowing conditions to improve, but showery snowfall continues through Sunday into early Monday. Warming temperatures late Saturday into early Sunday leads to periods of wintry mix and improved visibilities.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Lower Kobuk Valley; Northern Seward Peninsula


Blizzard Warning issued February 21 at 11:21AM AKST until February 23 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, and Noatak Valley. * WHEN...Until 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 Saturday into Sunday, but showery snowfall continues through Sunday into early Monday.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Noatak Valley; Kivalina and Red Dog Dock; Baldwin Peninsula


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 10:27AM 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 40 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...From noon Sunday to 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 21, 2026, 10:27 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction; Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 10:27AM AKST until February 25 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. Winds could gust up to 25 mph. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple days of moderate snowfall expected beginning midday 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 21, 2026, 10:27 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Northern Denali Borough


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 10:27AM 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. * WHERE...Central Interior, Nenana, Fairbanks North Star Borough * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 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. 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 21, 2026, 10:27 am      Expires:  February 22, 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 Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 10:27AM 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...From 6 AM Sunday to 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 21, 2026, 10:27 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Yukon Flats; Fortymile Country


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 10:27AM 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...From 3 AM Sunday to 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 21, 2026, 10:27 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Dalton Highway Summits; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 10:27AM 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...From 3 PM this afternoon to 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 21, 2026, 10:27 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range; Upper Koyukuk Valley


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 8:59AM AKST until February 24 at 12:00PM 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 this afternoon to 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...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 21, 2026, 8:59 am      Expires:  February 22, 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 21 at 8:59AM AKST until February 22 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 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 to 1/4 mile or less at times. Very strong winds could result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds shift northwest and weaken Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. Temperatures fall rapidly Sunday night into Monday as conditions otherwise improve. The heaviest snow is expected near Point Hope with lighter accumulations near Point Lay.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 8:59 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Western Arctic Coast


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 8:59AM AKST until February 23 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected and periods of blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 11 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...Until 3 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 21, 2026, 8:59 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Northwest Arctic Coast; Northern Arctic Coast; Western Arctic Plains; Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains


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