Winter Storm Warning Issued for Fairbanks and Eastern Alaska Range with Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Fairbanks and the eastern Alaska Range, forecasting heavy snow of 18 to 30 inches in areas above 2,500 feet and 12 to 18 inches below, accompanied by wind speeds up to 65 mph. The warning is in effect from Monday, October 19, to Thursday, October 22, 2026, with travel expected to be very difficult to impossible due to reduced visibility.