Weather Warnings for Alaska

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Alaska
Alerts Updated: February 17, 2026, 2:07 pm  UTC


Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 5:06AM AKST until February 18 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Northern portions of the Klondike Highway. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these temperatures.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 5:06 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 1:15 pm
Area:  Municipality of Skagway


High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 5:06AM AKST until February 17 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Summary: * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Downtown Juneau and Douglas. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST early this morning. * 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...Wind gusts will diminish through the day on Tuesday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 5:06 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  City and Borough of Juneau


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:08AM AKST until February 18 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front will bring a round of moderate snowfall and gusty winds early this afternoon. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The front moves out by early Wednesday morning, allowing conditions to improve.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 3:08 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta


Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:54AM AKST until February 20 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Central Interior, Chatanika River Valley, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Two Rivers, Upper Chena River Valley, and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated amounts between 12 and 15 inches in areas with heavier snow showers.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 1:54 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Upper Chena River Valley; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana; Central Interior


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:54AM AKST until February 20 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Northern Denali Borough, and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 1:54 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Northern Denali Borough


Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:54AM AKST until February 19 at 7:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated amounts up to 12 inches from Allakaket, west.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 1:54 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Upper Koyukuk Valley


Blizzard Warning issued February 16 at 6:34PM AKST until February 19 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 6:34 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Western Arctic Coast


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 6:34PM AKST until February 18 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Brooks Range. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 6:34 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Central Brooks Range


Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 6:30PM AKST until February 18 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills and Interior Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Whiteout conditions are possible with the worst conditions arriving Monday afternoon and continuing through early Tuesday morning.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 6:30 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Interior Seward Peninsula; Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills


Blizzard Warning issued February 16 at 6:30PM AKST until February 19 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall will be along the Baldwin Peninsula. Whiteout conditions are expected along the coastline with the worst conditions arriving Monday evening and continuing through Tuesday night.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 6:30 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Kivalina and Red Dog Dock; Baldwin Peninsula


Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 6:30PM AKST until February 18 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk Valleys. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are possible in Kobuk Valley Monday night through Wednesday afternoon.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 6:30 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Upper Kobuk Valleys


Blizzard Warning issued February 16 at 6:30PM AKST until February 18 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Shishmaref, Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, St Lawrence Island, and Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall potential will be on the south side of the Seward Peninsula.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 6:30 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast; Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Yukon Delta Coast; St Lawrence Island


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 6:30PM AKST until February 18 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are possible at times Monday evening through Tuesday night.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 6:30 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Northern Seward Peninsula


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 6:30PM AKST until February 18 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing snow is possible and visibility may approach one-half mile at times.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 6:30 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Lower Koyukuk Valley; Middle Yukon Valley


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 6:30PM AKST until February 18 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Lower Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are possible from Monday morning through Monday night.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 6:30 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Lower Yukon River


Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 6:30PM AKST until February 18 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley and Noatak Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are possible in Kobuk and Noatak Valleys Monday night through Wednesday afternoon.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 6:30 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Noatak Valley; Lower Kobuk Valley


Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 6:44AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Summary: The Valdez Avalanche Center has issued a SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT for the following areas: The Thompson Pass area. * WHAT...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry. Avalanche danger is HIGH above 2000 feet. * WHERE...The Thompson Pass area. * WHEN...In effect from Monday, February 16th at 6am through Tuesday, February 17th at 6am AKST. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will redistribute recent snowfall onto a weak snowpack. Very large human triggered and natural avalanches are likely. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If deciding to recreate in the backcountry, choose terrain that is flat or less than 30 degrees in steepness, with nothing steeper above you. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. For more information, visit www.alaskasnow.org.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 6:44 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Thompson Pass