Weather Warnings for Alaska

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Alaska
Alerts Updated: February 15, 2026, 7:30 am  UTC


Special Weather Statement issued February 14 at 10:30PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: Areas of fog have developed and are drifting around over portions of the northern Cook Inlet and northwest Kenai Peninsula this evening. Some of these areas of fog have reduced visibility to under a half mile at times as the fog drifts around. Give yourself some extra time if driving, reduce your speed, and only use your low beam headlights when traveling.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 14, 2026, 10:30 pm      Expires:  February 15, 2026, 1:30 am
Area:  NW Kenai Peninsula


High Wind Watch issued February 14 at 7:58PM AKST until February 16 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Downtown Juneau and Douglas. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel by land, sea, or air could be difficult.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 14, 2026, 7:58 pm      Expires:  February 15, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 14 at 2:36PM AKST until February 15 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow, gusty winds and reduced visibilities expected along and north of a Merkoryuk-Bethel line and to the south along the Kilbuk Mountains. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to blowing snow; whiteout conditions are possible Sunday night through Monday evening. Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A quick-hitting storm will pass through the region tonight along and north of a Merkoryuk-Bethel line, and to the south along the Kilbuk Mountains. This storm will bring light snow and gusty winds up to 40 mph, leading to reduced visibilities. Looking ahead, a strong storm will move into the Kuskokwim Region late Sunday, bringing moderate to heavy snowfall, paired with gusty winds for periods of whiteout conditions; this storm will eventually lose steam by Monday evening.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 14, 2026, 2:36 pm      Expires:  February 15, 2026, 8:15 am
Area:  Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta


Winter Storm Watch issued February 14 at 2:36PM AKST until February 17 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow, gusty winds and reduced visibilities expected along and north of a Merkoryuk-Bethel line and to the south along the Kilbuk Mountains. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to blowing snow; whiteout conditions are possible Sunday night through Monday evening. Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A quick-hitting storm will pass through the region tonight along and north of a Merkoryuk-Bethel line, and to the south along the Kilbuk Mountains. This storm will bring light snow and gusty winds up to 40 mph, leading to reduced visibilities. Looking ahead, a strong storm will move into the Kuskokwim Region late Sunday, bringing moderate to heavy snowfall, paired with gusty winds for periods of whiteout conditions; this storm will eventually lose steam by Monday evening.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 14, 2026, 2:36 pm      Expires:  February 15, 2026, 8:15 am
Area:  Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta


Winter Storm Watch issued February 14 at 2:36PM AKST until February 17 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Bristol Bay Coast and Western Capes. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to blowing snow with periods of whiteout conditions. Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong storm will move into the Northern Bristol Bay Region late Sunday, bringing moderate snowfall, paired with gusty winds for periods of whiteout conditions; this storm will eventually lose steam by Monday evening.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 14, 2026, 2:36 pm      Expires:  February 15, 2026, 8:15 am
Area:  Western Capes; Northern Bristol Bay Coast


Winter Storm Warning issued February 14 at 12:37PM AKST until February 15 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high terrain and 30 mph in valleys, strongest Saturday night and early Sunday morning. * WHERE...Central Interior, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Nenana Hills, Nenana, Northern Denali Borough, White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a break in the snow tonight through about 7am Sunday morning but snow will redevelop and continue through most of the afternoon and into the evening on Sunday with lingering snow showers possible into early Monday morning. There will then be another break in the snow for most of Monday before an additional round of snow moves in on Tuesday with the potential for periods of snow persisting through Thursday morning. There is high uncertainty with accumulations from Tuesday through Thursday, but an additional 6 or more inches is not out of the realm of possibilities.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 14, 2026, 12:37 pm      Expires:  February 15, 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; Northern Denali Borough


Blizzard Warning issued February 14 at 12:25PM AKST until February 15 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After this round of snow and wind passes through, another much stronger front will arrive Monday morning. This will bring southeast wind gusts potentially exceeding 60 mph, heavy snow and blizzard conditions once again. The worst of the conditions will continue until early Tuesday morning, then we will see more modest wind gusts and periods of snow continuing through at least Wednesday morning.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 14, 2026, 12:25 pm      Expires:  February 15, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Yukon Delta Coast


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 14 at 12:25PM AKST until February 15 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Lower Yukon River. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and wind tonight into Sunday morning will drop visibility to 1/2 mile at times. After this round of snow and wind passes through, another much stronger front will arrive Monday morning. This will bring southeast wind gusts potentially exceeding 50 mph, moderate snow and blizzard conditions once again. The worst of the conditions will continue until early Tuesday morning, then we will see more modest wind gusts and periods of snow continuing through at least Wednesday morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 14, 2026, 12:25 pm      Expires:  February 15, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Lower Yukon River


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 14 at 12:25PM AKST until February 15 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting up to 35 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility as low as 1/2 mile is expected this evening and tonight with improvement Sunday morning. After this round of snow and wind passes through, another much stronger front will arrive Monday morning. This will bring southeast wind gusts potentially exceeding 60 mph, heavy snow and blizzard conditions once again. The worst of the conditions will continue until early Tuesday morning, then we will see more modest wind gusts and periods of snow continuing through at least Wednesday morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 14, 2026, 12:25 pm      Expires:  February 15, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  St Lawrence Island


Winter Storm Warning issued February 14 at 12:25PM AKST until February 15 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward Peninsula, Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The additional 2 to 5 inches of snow will arrive tonight and continue through early Sunday afternoon. There will be a break, then another front will arrive late Monday night with periods of snow persisting through Wednesday night. This has the potential to bring additional snow accumulations of 6 inches or more to the Western Interior.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 14, 2026, 12:25 pm      Expires:  February 15, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula; Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills; Lower Koyukuk Valley; Middle Yukon Valley; Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys; North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range; Upper Kuskokwim Valley