Official alert: Winter Storm Warning for Upper Koyukuk Valley.

Expires: Oct 25, 2026 at 03:15 PM 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
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
warmer temperatures intrude and this will limit snowfall totals.
Any rain will act as freezing rain and stick on surfaces below
freezing. This could make for slick conditions early next week.

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.