Official alert: Winter Storm Warning for Upper Koyukuk Valley.

Expires: Oct 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
12 inches and a glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

  • WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.
  • WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Monday.
  • IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will come in two waves. Snow is
expected to continue into Sunday morning with 3 to 6 inches of
total snow expected. There will be a break with lighter snow Sunday
afternoon and night. On Monday, snow is likely in the morning with
2 to 4 inches expected but rain becomes more likely in the
afternoon as temperatures warm. A portion of the rain that falls
may freeze on contact with below freezing surfaces before warming
temperatures limit freezing.

NWS instructions: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

This is a direct summary of an active National Weather Service alert. Follow the official source for updates and current instructions.