Weather Alerts For Fairbanks, AK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 807 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026 Tanana Flats-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana- Including the cities of Nenana, Haystack, the Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Birch Lake, the Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, Fairbanks, the Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Fort Wainwright, the Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Ester, North Pole, Fox, Murphy Dome, Ester Dome, and the Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317 807 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Widespread additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Areas from the Nenana Hills to just west of Ester may see up to 10 additional inches locally. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibilities may drop below 1 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. *ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An area of heavy snowfall to the west of Fairbanks North Star Borough will likely move east over the Borough Saturday night and Sunday morning. Snowfall rates could be as high as 1 to 2 inches per hour. Total snow accumulations are expected to range 6 to 12 inches. Highest amounts will likely be west of Fairbanks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&