Weather Warnings for Alaska

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Alaska
Alerts Updated: February 19, 2026, 8:01 pm  UTC


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 10:59AM 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 has begun to impact the panhandle with snow showers spreading along the outer coast and reaching southward to Petersburg and Wrangell as of 1045 am Thursday. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers will develop along the northern panhandle and progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low Thursday night 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 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The initial band of snow showers was slightly delayed, which will lead to slightly lower snow totals than previously forecast. A secondary batch of heavier showers is still expected to impact the area in the afternoon and evening hours 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, 10:59 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Yakutat


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 10:59AM 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 has begun to impact the panhandle with snow showers spreading along the outer coast and reaching southward to Petersburg and Wrangell as of 1045 am Thursday. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers will develop along the northern panhandle and progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low Thursday night 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 expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 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...Light snow showers have begun to impact the area. These showers will pick up in intensity through the day Thursday as the frontal band continues pushing inland. A secondary batch of heavier showers remains possible as the surface low drops southward in the gulf Friday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 10:59 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; City and Borough of Wrangell


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 10:59AM 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 has begun to impact the panhandle with snow showers spreading along the outer coast and reaching southward to Petersburg and Wrangell as of 1045 am Thursday. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers will develop along the northern panhandle and progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low Thursday night 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 6 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers moved into the area and will increase in intensity through the day as a frontal band continues pushing inland. 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, 10:59 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 10:59AM 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 has begun to impact the panhandle with snow showers spreading along the outer coast and reaching southward to Petersburg and Wrangell as of 1045 am Thursday. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers will develop along the northern panhandle and progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low Thursday night 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 expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 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 and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will move into the area late Thursday afternoon as a frontal band continues pushing into the panhandle. 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, 10:59 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 10:59AM 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 has begun to impact the panhandle with snow showers spreading along the outer coast and reaching southward to Petersburg and Wrangell as of 1045 am Thursday. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers will develop along the northern panhandle and progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low Thursday night 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 expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until 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 through the day. The heaviest snow showers are still expected to impact the northern half of Prince of Wales Island this afternoon through 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, 10:59 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Prince of Wales Island


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 10:59AM 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 has begun to impact the panhandle with snow showers spreading along the outer coast and reaching southward to Petersburg and Wrangell as of 1045 am Thursday. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers will develop along the northern panhandle and progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low Thursday night 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 6 to 10 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 and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers have begun to impact the area and will do so throughout the day Thursday with variable intensity as an initial frontal band pushes into the outer coast. 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, 10:59 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Sitka


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 10:59AM 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 has begun to impact the panhandle with snow showers spreading along the outer coast and reaching southward to Petersburg and Wrangell as of 1045 am Thursday. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers will develop along the northern panhandle and progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low Thursday night 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 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers have begun to impact the area and rates have picked up since early this morning, with almost 0.5 inches of snowfall at the forecast office as of 945 am. 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, 10:59 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 10:59AM 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 has begun to impact the panhandle with snow showers spreading along the outer coast and reaching southward to Petersburg and Wrangell as of 1045 am Thursday. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers will develop along the northern panhandle and progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low Thursday night 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 4 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island and Admiralty Island. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers have begun to impact the area as a frontal band pushes into the panhandle Thursday morning. Heavier snow showers are still expected to develop further inland this evening 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, 10:59 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Admiralty Island


High Wind Watch issued February 19 at 10:39AM 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, 10:39 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 6:45 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


High Wind Watch issued February 19 at 10:39AM 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, 10:39 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 6:45 pm
Area:  Municipality of Skagway


High Wind Warning issued February 19 at 10:22AM 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, 10:22 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Kodiak Island Northeast


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 10:22AM 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, 10:22 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Valdez


High Wind Warning issued February 19 at 10:22AM 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, 10:22 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Thompson Pass


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 10:22AM 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, 10:22 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Southern Kenai Mtns; West Prince William Sound & Whittier


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 2:58AM AKST until February 20 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected. * 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.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 2:58 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:00 pm
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


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 2:58AM AKST until February 20 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches expected. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 2:58 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Northern Denali Borough


Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 2:58AM AKST until February 20 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 2:58 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Upper Koyukuk Valley


Special Weather Statement issued February 19 at 2:43AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: As snow comes to an end Friday, conditions favorable for a Taku wind event will move over the region. As of Thursday morning, the most intense winds are likely Saturday morning in the downtown Juneau area, with strong gusty winds persisting through the weekend. Stay tuned to weather.gov/juneau for updates.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 2:43 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 12:49AM 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 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, 12:49 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Western Arctic Coast


Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 12:47AM 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, 12:47 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:15 pm
Area:  Noatak Valley; Kivalina and Red Dog Dock; Lower Kobuk Valley; Baldwin Peninsula


Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 12:47AM 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...A slight chance is in place for a wintry mix of precipitation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:47 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:15 pm
Area:  Northern Seward Peninsula; Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast; Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 12:26AM 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...From 3 PM this afternoon to 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, 12:26 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Upper Tanana Valley