First published Oct 21, 2026, 11:07:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 11:07:15 PM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Winter Storm Watch issued October 21 at 2:37PM AKDT until October 25 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for the South Slopes of the Central Brooks Range and Upper Koyukuk Valley, including Bettles, Coldfoot, and Wiseman. Heavy snow and gusts up to 35 mph are possible from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon, and travel could be very difficult.

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Affected location: South Slopes of the Central Brooks Range and Upper Koyukuk Valley

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The watch advises monitoring forecasts for a possible storm that could make travel very difficult in the affected areas.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
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: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 3/10How 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 Watch issued October 21 at 2:37PM AKDT until October 25 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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