First published Oct 20, 2026, 5:05:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 5:05:15 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 8:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley, Alaska, with 6 to 12 inches of snow expected and locally higher totals possible. The alert says travel could be very difficult and visibility could be significantly reduced by blowing snow.

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Affected location: Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley, Alaska

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The warning describes expected hazardous travel conditions in the affected Alaska areas through Wednesday afternoon.

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Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Winter Storm Warning issued October 19 at 8:48PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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