Weather Warnings for Alaska

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Alaska
Alerts Updated: February 20, 2026, 7:55 am  UTC


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 7:02PM AKST until February 20 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front continues to move across the panhandle, with additional onshore flow behind the front generating snow showers. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers has begun to develop along the NE gulf coast and is anticipated to progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low tonight into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to three inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The secondary batch of heavier showers is currently impacting the area as a surface low develops and drops southward into the gulf. Temperatures approaching freezing are leading to wetter snow characteristic and this will continue for a majority of the event.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 7:02 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  City and Borough of Yakutat


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 7:02PM AKST until February 20 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front continues to move across the panhandle, with additional onshore flow behind the front generating snow showers. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers has begun to develop along the NE gulf coast and is anticipated to progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low tonight into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island and City and Borough of Wrangell. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A secondary batch of heavier showers remains possible as the surface low drops southward in the gulf Friday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 7:02 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:15 am
Area:  Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; City and Borough of Wrangell


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 7:02PM AKST until February 20 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front continues to move across the panhandle, with additional onshore flow behind the front generating snow showers. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers has begun to develop along the NE gulf coast and is anticipated to progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low tonight into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A secondary batch of heavier showers will then impact the area as a surface low develops and drops southward into the gulf Thursday night.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 7:02 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:15 am
Area:  Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 7:02PM AKST until February 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front continues to move across the panhandle, with additional onshore flow behind the front generating snow showers. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers has begun to develop along the NE gulf coast and is anticipated to progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low tonight into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected past midnight into Friday morning as the low drifts southward in the gulf and southeasterly winds increase along Dixon Entrance.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 7:02 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:15 am
Area:  Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 7:02PM AKST until February 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front continues to move across the panhandle, with additional onshore flow behind the front generating snow showers. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers has begun to develop along the NE gulf coast and is anticipated to progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low tonight into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A secondary surge of heavier showers is expected to impact the area Thursday night as the surface low drops southward into the gulf.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 7:02 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:15 am
Area:  City and Borough of Sitka


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 7:02PM AKST until February 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front continues to move across the panhandle, with additional onshore flow behind the front generating snow showers. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers has begun to develop along the NE gulf coast and is anticipated to progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low tonight into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow showers are expected to impact the northern half of Prince of Wales Island overnight into Friday morning. For the far southeastern coast, snow showers may increase in intensity as the low tracks southward and winds increase out of the southeast Friday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 7:02 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:15 am
Area:  Prince of Wales Island


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 7:02PM AKST until February 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front continues to move across the panhandle, with additional onshore flow behind the front generating snow showers. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers has begun to develop along the NE gulf coast and is anticipated to progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low tonight into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers continue to impact the Juneau area with around 4 inches of accumulation. There is increasing confidence that heavier snow showers Thursday evening will last into Friday morning and impact the morning commute as the low dips southward into the gulf and a deformation band sets up.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 7:02 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:15 am
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 7:02PM AKST until February 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front continues to move across the panhandle, with additional onshore flow behind the front generating snow showers. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers has begun to develop along the NE gulf coast and is anticipated to progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low tonight into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island and Admiralty Island. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavier snow showers are still expected to develop further inland overnight and last into Friday morning as the surface low tracks southward near the outer coast and a deformation band sets up.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 7:02 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:15 am
Area:  Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Admiralty Island


High Wind Watch issued February 19 at 6:22PM AKST until February 23 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Downtown Juneau and Douglas. * WHEN...From Friday night through Monday morning. * 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...Taku wind event with the highest gusts mainly confined to the downtown Juneau and south Douglas areas. Wind chills could be as low as 0 at times as well.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 6:22 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 2:30 am
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


High Wind Watch issued February 19 at 6:22PM AKST until February 23 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...From late Friday night 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 around 35 below on the higher elevations of Klondike Highway.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 6:22 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 2:30 am
Area:  Municipality of Skagway


Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 3:21PM AKST until February 22 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, and Noatak Valley. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * 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.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 3:21 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Noatak Valley; Kivalina and Red Dog Dock; Lower Kobuk Valley; Baldwin Peninsula


Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 3:21PM AKST until February 22 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Interior Seward Peninsula, Northern Seward Peninsula, Shishmaref, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * 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. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain and rain may mix in at times along the coast.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 3:21 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Northern Seward Peninsula; Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast; Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 3:15PM AKST until February 20 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 3:15 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Upper Tanana Valley


High Wind Warning issued February 19 at 1:46PM AKST until February 20 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Wind chill readings dropping as low as zero to 5 degrees above zero. * WHERE...Northeast end of Kodiak Island. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Friday. * 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 today, then peak late this evening through the overnight hours.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 1:46 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Kodiak Island Northeast


Cold Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 1:46PM 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 Friday 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 develop this afternoon and evening, then persist through Saturday morning before slowly diminishing. Temperatures will steadily fall, leading to dangerous wind chills Friday night into Saturday morning. Winds will die down Saturday through Sunday, but air temperatures will remain below zero for the remainder of the weekend.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 1:46 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Northern Copper Valley; Tok Cutoff


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 1:46PM 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 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 this afternoon through tonight, then peak during the day Friday. There is potential for a secondary peak of winds Friday night into Saturday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 1:46 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Valdez


High Wind Warning issued February 19 at 1:46PM AKST until February 20 at 7:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Wind chill readings dropping as low as 30 below zero Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 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 tonight through Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen through the day today, then peak tonight through Friday. Winds will be slow to diminish Friday night through Saturday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 1:46 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Thompson Pass


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 1:46PM 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. A few isolated gusts to 70 mph are possible tonight through early Friday morning. Wind chill readings dropping to zero to 15 below zero by Friday morning. * WHERE...Seward (and vicinity) and Whittier. * WHEN...Until 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 through the day today 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 19, 2026, 1:46 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Southern Kenai Mtns; West Prince William Sound & Whittier


Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 12:01PM AKST until February 22 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * 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:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:01 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Western Arctic Coast


Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 12:01PM AKST until February 23 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains, Northern Arctic Coast, Northwest Arctic Coast, and Western Arctic Plains. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could result in power outages.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:01 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Northwest Arctic Coast; Northern Arctic Coast; Western Arctic Plains; Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains


Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 12:01PM AKST until February 24 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains, Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Central Brooks Range, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and Romanzof Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:01 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains; Central Brooks Range; Romanzof Mountains