U.S. Winter Storm | Nor'easter | Warnings:

URGENT - ACTIVE - SNOW STORM WARNING
(Be Prepared):

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
10:08 AM AKDT Mon Oct 19 2026

Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-
Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana-
Including the cities of Ester, Fox, North Pole, the Parks Highway
from MP 325 to MP 342, the Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32,
Nenana, Fort Wainwright, the Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325,
Haystack, Murphy Dome, Ester Dome, the Steese Highway from MP
12 to MP 85, and Fairbanks
10:08 AM AKDT Mon Oct 19 2026

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY

What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7
  inches.

Where: Fairbanks, Fox, Chatanika, Ester and Nenena.

When: From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

Additional Details: Light snow is expected later today into
  tonight. Heavier snow is expected Tuesday. There is high
  uncertainty in the exact placement of the heavier snow. This detail
  will be crucial in determining which spots get 6 inches or more
  versus 3 inches or less. A 30 mile change east or west will result
  in drastic differences.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

URGENT - ACTIVE - SNOW STORM WARNING
(Be Prepared):

National Weather Service Anchorage AK
5:22 AM AKDT Mon Oct 19 2026

Northern Copper Valley-
Including the cities of Paxson
5:22 AM AKDT Mon Oct 19 2026

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY

What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10
  inches from mile post 150 to Paxson and between 10 and 20 inches
  from Paxson north to mile post 200.

Where: Northern Copper Valley.

When: Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.

Impacts: Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
  roads.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

URGENT - ACTIVE - SNOW STORM WARNING
(Be Prepared):

National Weather Service Anchorage AK
5:22 AM AKDT Mon Oct 19 2026

Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
5:22 AM AKDT Mon Oct 19 2026

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY

What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18
  inches, mainly near the top of the pass.

Where: Thompson Pass.

When: Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.

Impacts: Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
  roads.

Additional Details: A long duration snowfall event will begin
  early Monday morning and continue through Tuesday night. Rising
  temperatures late Monday through Tuesday morning will change snow
  to rain for lower elevations of the pass. At the top of the pass,
  snow will be more prolonged but may mix with rain at times.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Providing U.S. Winter Storm, Blizzard, Nor'easter & Snowstorm Warnings issued by the National Weather Service."

Nor'easter is a name given for a major weather event that generally affects New England and the mid-atlantic States. While these conditions exist, all or some of the below conditions may occur such as a Blizzard, strong winds, and flooding. Most everything shuts down when Nor'easter Warnings are issued.

Winter Storms are where heavy snowfall can produce large amounts of snow accumulations in a very short period of time, thus making driving conditions very difficult for both maneuvering and visibility. Many Schools and Public Offices close with an advance warning of such Snow events.

There are different categories used to name the types of Winter Weather, when high winds are present while snowing, this condition is called a Blizzard where the wind can cause Snow drifts that amount to several feet deep. Almost everything closes down for a Blizzard Warning. School closings are reported by news stations and are generally first on the list, followed by Public offices, then Commercial Businesses.

Freezing Rain is caused by warmer temperatures in the upper atmosphere creating a rain storm, but the temperatures closer to the ground are in the freezing range, thus causing the falling rain to instantly turn to ice when coming in contact with the lower ground temperatures. These types of storms are by far one of the most dangerous Storms to humans and animals!

Large scale power outages caused by the heavy weight of the Ice tends to break the power lines, tree limbs and makes driving conditions very dangerous. Again with these types of storms, many School closings will be seen.

Snow Storm Warnings are issued when low pressure systems produce snow that can cause a disruption to the norm. Snow Storm Warnings are decided by the National Weather Service for different areas of the country and how the people of a particular area may handle the Snow. In the deep-south, Snow Storm Warnings could be issued for snowfall in the amount of an inch, while Maine is expected to get less than 4 inches of snow; Snow Strom Warnings might not be issued.