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Blizzard Warning 30, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 4, 2025, 2:59 PM AKST for Denali Borough, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It took effect at Dec 5, 2025, 6:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 45 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 4, 2025, 2:59 PM AKST (23:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 5, 2025, 6:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 7, 2025, 3:16 PM AKST
- In force
- 45 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
Counties Denali Borough, AK, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK
The radar
The Fairbanks Faa radar (PAPD), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2:55 PM AKST | BLIZZARD | 17 Wsw Central, AK | At 813 AM AKST, Alaska 511 reported a road closure along the Steese Highway from MP 101 to MP 114 over Eagle Summit due to wind gusts in excess of 50 mph leading to significant blowing and drifting snow. The road still remains closed as of 255 PM AKST. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Fairbanks, (PFAI), launched 12:00Z, 12.0 hours before the alert went out and 63 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1569 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -71 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -17 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
389 WWAK43 PAFG 042359 WSWAFG URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 259 PM AKST Thu Dec 4 2025 AKZ833-846-847-050100- /O.CAN.PAFG.WS.A.0028.251206T0600Z-251209T0600Z/ Yukon Flats-Central Interior-Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Anderson, Venetie, Fort Yukon, Denali National Park, Stevens Village, Circle, Rampart, the Steese Highway north of MP 124, the Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Minto, Lake Minchumina, Manley Hot Springs, Tanana, Kantishna, Beaver, Central, and Healy 259 PM AKST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... $$ AKZ848-850-050800- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0028.251206T0300Z-251208T1200Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.251206T0300Z-251208T0000Z/ Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Cantwell, the Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224, Carlo Creek, Trims Camp, and the Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237 259 PM AKST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp and Southern Denali Borough along the Parks Highway near Cantwell. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ832-834-050800- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0028.251206T0600Z-251209T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.251206T0600Z-251208T1200Z/ Dalton Highway Summits-White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, Gobblers Knob, the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, Finger Mountain, Eagle Summit, Prospect Creek, Circle Hot Springs, Livengood, Twelvemile Summit, the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, the Yukon River Bridge, and the Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124 259 PM AKST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...From 9 PM Friday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
9 follow-up statements
064 WWAK43 PAFG 050024 WSWAFG URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 324 PM AKST Thu Dec 4 2025 AKZ848-850-060100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.251206T0300Z-251208T0000Z/ Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp- Including the cities of the Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224, the Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Cantwell, Trims Camp, and Carlo Creek 324 PM AKST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Dangerous wind chills as low as 55 below expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp and Southern Denali Borough along the Parks Highway near Cantwell. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northerly winds increase Friday evening and peak Saturday morning. Winds shift more northeasterly Sunday and decrease Sunday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ832-834-060100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.251206T0600Z-251208T1200Z/ Dalton Highway Summits-White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, Eagle Summit, Finger Mountain, Prospect Creek, Gobblers Knob, Livengood, the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, Circle Hot Springs, the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, the Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, the Yukon River Bridge, and Twelvemile Summit 324 PM AKST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Very cold wind chills as cold as 60 below expected. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...From 9 PM Friday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quaryer mile or less at times. Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northeasterly winds increase Friday night and peak Saturday. Dangerous wind chills of 40 to 60 below expected. Winds slowly decrease through Sunday and more rapidly decrease Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
988 WWAK42 PAFG 051344 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 444 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 AKZ825-826-828-051445- /O.CAN.PAFG.WS.A.0028.251206T0600Z-251209T0600Z/ Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-Lower Koyukuk Valley- Including the cities of Chevak, Hughes, Scammon Bay, Russian Mission, Alakanuk, St Marys, Nunam Iqua, Mountain Village, Pilot Station, Emmonak, Hooper Bay, Huslia, Kotlik, and Marshall 444 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ AKZ851-852-060000- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0028.251206T0600Z-251209T0600Z/ /O.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.251206T1200Z-251208T1800Z/ North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of McGrath, Farewell Lake, Nikolai, and Takotna 444 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Dangerous wind chills as low as 50 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to blowing snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ824-829-830-060000- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0028.251206T0600Z-251209T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0084.251206T1200Z-251208T1800Z/ Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Middle Yukon Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys- Including the cities of Koyukuk, St Michael, Nulato, Grayling, Stebbins, Shageluk, Unalakleet, Elim, Shaktoolik, Holy Cross, Galena, Kaltag, Ruby, Koyuk, and Anvik 444 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Dangerous wind chills as low as 50 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, and Middle Yukon Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as 1/2 mile at times. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
989 WWAK43 PAFG 051344 WSWAFG URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 444 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 AKZ848-850-060000- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.251206T0300Z-251208T0000Z/ Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Cantwell, the Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, the Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224, Carlo Creek, and Trims Camp 444 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Dangerous wind chills as low as 55 below expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp and Southern Denali Borough along the Parks Highway near Cantwell. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northerly winds increase Friday evening and peak Saturday morning. Winds shift more northeasterly Sunday and decrease Sunday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ832-834-060000- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.251206T0600Z-251208T1200Z/ Dalton Highway Summits-White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of Livengood, Gobblers Knob, the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, the Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, Prospect Creek, Eagle Summit, Circle Hot Springs, the Yukon River Bridge, the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, Twelvemile Summit, and Finger Mountain 444 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Very cold wind chills as cold as 60 below expected. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northeasterly winds increase Friday night and peak Saturday. Dangerous wind chills of 40 to 60 below expected. Winds slowly decrease through Sunday and more rapidly decrease Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
363 WWAK42 PAFG 052106 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1206 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 AKZ851-852-070100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.251206T1200Z-251208T1800Z/ North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Farewell Lake, McGrath, Takotna, and Nikolai 1206 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Dangerous wind chills as low as 50 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to blowing snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. Additional Details: Northeasterly wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph are expected to create extended periods of blowing snow. There may be periods where gusts don't reach all the way to the valley floor and blowing snow briefly subsides. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ824-829-830-070100- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0084.251206T1200Z-251208T1800Z/ Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Middle Yukon Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys- Including the cities of Shageluk, Nulato, Galena, Anvik, Stebbins, Grayling, Unalakleet, Holy Cross, Koyukuk, Kaltag, Shaktoolik, Elim, Ruby, Koyuk, and St Michael 1206 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Dangerous wind chills as low as 50 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, and Middle Yukon Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as 1/2 mile at times. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
362 WWAK43 PAFG 052106 WSWAFG URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1206 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 AKZ848-850-070100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.251206T0300Z-251208T0000Z/ Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp- Including the cities of the Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224, Carlo Creek, Cantwell, Trims Camp, and the Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237 1206 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Dangerous wind chills as low as 55 below expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp and Southern Denali Borough along the Parks Highway near Cantwell. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northerly winds increase Friday evening and peak Saturday morning. Winds shift more northeasterly Sunday and decrease Sunday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ832-834-070100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.251206T0600Z-251208T1200Z/ Dalton Highway Summits-White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of Finger Mountain, the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, Circle Hot Springs, the Yukon River Bridge, Twelvemile Summit, the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, the Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, Eagle Summit, Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, and Livengood 1206 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Very cold wind chills as cold as 60 below expected. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northeasterly winds increase Friday night and peak Saturday. Dangerous wind chills of 40 to 60 below expected. Winds slowly decrease through Sunday and more rapidly decrease Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
443 WWAK42 PAFG 062155 WSWWCZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1255 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025 AKZ851-852-080100- /O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-251208T1800Z/ /O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-251208T1500Z/ North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Farewell Lake, Nikolai, Takotna, and McGrath 1255 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Dangerous wind chills as low as 50 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to blowing snow in channels open to the northeast. Dangerous wind chills as low as 50 below possible. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. Additional Details: Northeasterly wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph are expected to create dangerous wind chills and occasionally reduce visibility due to blowing snow. The worst conditions are expected at higher elevations, but stronger gusts will occasionally reach down to the valley floor and produce these hazardous conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ824-829-830-080100- /O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-251208T1500Z/ Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Middle Yukon Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys- Including the cities of Anvik, Shageluk, Grayling, Shaktoolik, Elim, Stebbins, Koyukuk, St Michael, Unalakleet, Ruby, Holy Cross, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, and Koyuk 1255 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Dangerous wind chills as low as 50 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, and Middle Yukon Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as 1/2 mile at times in valleys and channels open to the northeast. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. Additional Details: The strongest gusts are expected at higher elevations, but will occasionally reach the valley floor. When these gusts do come dangerous wind chills and blowing and drifting snow is still expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
442 WWAK43 PAFG 062155 WSWAFG URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1255 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025 AKZ832-834-080100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-251208T1200Z/ Dalton Highway Summits-White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, Finger Mountain, Circle Hot Springs, Twelvemile Summit, Prospect Creek, Eagle Summit, the Yukon River Bridge, the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, Livengood, the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, the Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, and Gobblers Knob 1255 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Very cold wind chills as cold as 60 below expected. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northeasterly winds peak Saturday. Dangerous wind chills of 40 to 60 below expected. Winds slowly decrease through Sunday and more rapidly decrease Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ848-850-080000- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-251208T0000Z/ Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp- Including the cities of the Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, the Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224, Cantwell, Trims Camp, and Carlo Creek 1255 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Dangerous wind chills as low as 55 below expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp and Southern Denali Borough along the Parks Highway near Cantwell. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northerly winds increase peak Saturday then shift more northeasterly and decrease Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
854 WWAK43 PAFG 071224 WSWAFG URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 324 AM AKST Sun Dec 7 2025 AKZ832-834-080000- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-251208T1200Z/ Dalton Highway Summits-White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of Finger Mountain, Livengood, Eagle Summit, the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, the Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, Gobblers Knob, Twelvemile Summit, the Yukon River Bridge, Prospect Creek, the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, and Circle Hot Springs 324 AM AKST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Very cold wind chills as cold as 60 below expected. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northeasterly winds peak Saturday. Dangerous wind chills of 40 to 60 below expected. Winds slowly decrease through Sunday and more rapidly decrease Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ848-850-080000- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-251208T0000Z/ Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp- Including the cities of the Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224, the Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Trims Camp, Carlo Creek, and Cantwell 324 AM AKST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Dangerous wind chills as low as 55 below expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp and Southern Denali Borough along the Parks Highway near Cantwell. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite may occur in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. Blowing snow may reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. This will be a prolonged period of very cold conditions. Additional Details: Northerly winds increase peak Saturday then shift more northeasterly and decrease Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
458 WWAK43 PAFG 080016 WSWAFG URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 316 PM AKST Sun Dec 7 2025 AKZ832-834-080130- /O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-251208T1200Z/ Dalton Highway Summits-White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of the Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, Finger Mountain, Eagle Summit, the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, Twelvemile Summit, Livengood, Circle Hot Springs, and the Yukon River Bridge 316 PM AKST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ AKZ848-850-080130- /O.EXP.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-251208T0000Z/ Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Carlo Creek, Cantwell, Trims Camp, the Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224, and the Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237 316 PM AKST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Dec 4, 3:30 AM AKST, 11 hours 29 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 4, 3:30 AM AKST, 11 hours 29 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
330 AM AKST Thu Dec 4 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
Other than a few lingering pockets of stratus across Northern
Alaska, most of the area is clear with cooling temperatures. The
weather moving forward will be cold with little chances for snow.
Namely light snow in the Upper Tanana Valley/AlCan Border
Saturday into Sunday. This has been trending farther northwest
since yesterday but we do not expect snow as far northwest as
Fairbanks right now. Otherwise, the system bringing this snow will
interact with a strong high over Eastern Siberia resulting in
very strong wind to the Interior and West Coast this weekend. This
will likely mix down to the valley floors as well, making for
very cold wind chills and blowing snow.
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.KEY WEATHER MESSAGES...
Central and Eastern Interior...
- Mostly clear and cold weather, temperatures dropping as low as
to 30s and 40s below zero by this weekend.
- Clouds will be around in the Eastern Interior, limiting how
cold temperatures get. Snow will also try to move in on
Saturday (1 inch or less) from Delta east to the AlCan Border.
- N/NE wind increases significantly on Saturday from the Yukon
Flats southwest. Gusts above 1000ft may be upwards of 25 to 50
mph whereas valleys can see gusts up to 30 mph (IF the inversion
breaks). This continues into Sunday AM, then weakens.
- Ambient temperatures from today through Sunday, with no clouds
or wind, will drop into the 20s and 30s below zero. A few
colder spots, especially north and east of Fairbanks may hit 40
below.
- Wind chill values may be as low as 65 below zero from Tanana to
the Yukon Flats this weekend. Significant blowing snow is
possible in the higher terrain above 1000ft.
- This could be a significant wind event and end up being
impactful as it could lead to tree damage and power outages.
- Blizzard conditions are possible Friday and Saturday along the
Parks Highway from Carlo Creek to Cantwell and from Trims Camp to
Fielding Lake along the Richardson Highway.
- The cold trend continues into next week and with weakening
winds/diminishing cloud cover, several areas will likely drop
into the 40s and 50s below zero.
West Coast and Western Interior...
- A cold trend continues through the weekend. Expect minimum
temperatures around or slightly below 0 along the coast and in
the teens to 30s below zero in the Interior Valleys.
- North-northeast winds increase this weekend and if these winds
can break through the inverted valleys, it will bump up
temperatures slightly, but wind chills would still be very cold.
Wind gusts may be up to 35 to 45 mph along the coast and in the
higher terrain.
- With temperatures below 0 and wind this strong, it could lead
to wind chills as low as -50F in some spots.
- Winter Storm Watches remain in effect for strong winds, blowing
snow, and very cold wind chills from Koyuk to Huslia and south
to the Yukon Delta from Friday night through Monday night.
North Slope and Brooks Range..
- A front moves from the Western Arctic Coast to the Eastern
Arctic Coast between today through tomorrow with areas of light
snow and stratus along the coast. Persistent onshore flow
follows afterwards with much colder temperatures this weekend.
- Expect temps in the negative teens along the coast with 20s
below zero inland through tomorrow, then widespread temps in
the 30s below zero with some 40F below readings possible in the
coldest locations this weekend.
- High pressure persists well into next week with dry and very
cold conditions, as well as northerly winds and wind chills as
cold as -60 F through Brooks Range Passes.
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.FORECAST ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION...
As of 0300 AKDT, temperatures are from Kaltag to Kotzebue to Fort
Yukon are around 10F to 30F below zero. In the Tanana Valley,
temperatures are ranging from the single digits below zero to 15F
above zero with the warmest being in the Upper Tanana Valley.
Continuing through the day, temperatures stay cold and likely
don't budge too much. Tomorrow will be similar but likely a bit
colder from Fairbanks to Northway. Otherwise, a low in the Gulf
will move northeast into the southern Yukon Territory bringing
clouds and light snow from Delta Junction east on Saturday.
Snowfall totals will be very light, around 1 inch or less. South
of Northway towards the Nutzotin Mountains will see heavier snow.
As a result of this, temperatures will moderate slightly towards 0
degrees. For the rest of the Interior, Brooks Range and along the
West Coast, north-northeast winds increase with gusts upwards of
50 mph in the higher terrain of the Interior as well as in the
Brooks Range Passes. This will warm up the ambient air
temperatures but wind chills will be dangerous, even in the
Interior Valleys where the inversion breaks. Some spots,
will experience wind chills as low as 65F below zero from Tanana
to the Yukon Flats and 50F below zero in the Western Interior. In
Fairbanks, wind gusts may be as high as 30 mph with wind chills
around 40F below zero. This continues into Sunday, but winds
weaken through the day. Winter Storm Watches remain in effect for
the possibility of significant blowing snow, dangerous wind chills
and strong wind. Afterwards, most wind goes calm and skies remain
clear across much of Northern Alaska. With 850mb temps around 20C
to 30C below zero, we can expect many valley locations to be in
the 40s and 50s below zero during the early and middle parts of
next week.
&&
.EXTENDED FORECAST DAYS 4-7...Monday through next Thursday.
High pressure over the Bering Strait with a low in the eastern
Gulf of Alaska looks to continue through next week. This will
bring prolonged cold to Northern Alaska. Winds look to diminish in
the Tuesday-Wednesday timeframe as the gradient eases. This will
allow for valley inversions to strengthen, and with 850 mb
temperatures -20 C or colder, conditions may support temperatures
in the 40s or 50s below.
Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None
&&
.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Storm Watch for AKZ848-850.
Winter Storm Watch for AKZ824>826-828>830-832>834-846-847-851-
852.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ802.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ815-861.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ816-851.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ850.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ853.
&&
BiancoThe office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 3:49 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 24 hr | |
| Dec 3, 3:49 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 12 hr | |
| Dec 4, 3:46 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 12 hr | |
| Dec 4, 3:46 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 12 hr | |
| Dec 4, 2:25 PM AKST | Cold Weather Advisory | AFG | Denali, Fairbanks North Star, North Slope, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 3 days |
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