High Wind Warning 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK

881 
WWAK73 PAFG 150836
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1136 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

AKZ837-160100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0002.260115T1800Z-260117T0700Z/
Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Fort Greely, Deltana, and Delta Junction
1136 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 10 PM AKST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Delta Junction.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 10 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may result in periods of 
  significant blowing and drifting snow. Visibility may drop as low 
  as 1/4 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ811-812-151600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260115T1600Z/
South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range-South Slopes Of The
Central Brooks Range-
Including the cities of Arctic Village, Coldfoot, Iniakuk Lake,
Chandalar DOT Camp, Wiseman, and the Dalton Highway from MP
165 to MP 232
1136 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 70 below.

* WHERE...South Slopes of The Central Brooks Range and South Slopes 
  Of The Eastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 70 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Additional Details: The winds are very light, but temperatures are 
cold enough that even light winds can cause dangerous wind chills. 
Temperatures will rise Thursday gradually improving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

AKZ831-832-151600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260115T1600Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-Dalton Highway Summits-
Including the cities of Evansville, Gobblers Knob, the Dalton
Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, Prospect Creek, Allakaket, Alatna,
Finger Mountain, the Yukon River Bridge, and Bettles
1136 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 60 below.

* WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits and Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Additional Details: The winds are very light, but temperatures are 
cold enough that even light winds can cause dangerous wind chills. 
Temperatures will rise Thursday gradually improving conditions

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

691 
WWAK73 PAFG 151505
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
605 AM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

AKZ837-160115-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.260115T1800Z-260117T0700Z/
Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Fort Greely, Deltana, and Delta Junction
605 AM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 
PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Delta Junction.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may result in periods of 
  significant blowing and drifting snow. Visibility may drop as low 
  as 1/4 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ811-812-160100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T0100Z/
South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range-South Slopes Of The
Central Brooks Range-
Including the cities of Chandalar DOT Camp, Wiseman, the Dalton
Highway from MP 165 to MP 232, Iniakuk Lake, Coldfoot, and Arctic
Village
605 AM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 70 below.

* WHERE...South Slopes of The Central Brooks Range and South Slopes 
  Of The Eastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 70 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* Additional Details... The winds are very light, but temperatures 
are cold enough that even light winds can cause dangerous wind 
chills. Temperatures will rise Thursday gradually improving 
conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

AKZ831-832-160100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0100Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-Dalton Highway Summits-
Including the cities of the Yukon River Bridge, Finger Mountain,
Allakaket, Bettles, Evansville, Prospect Creek, the Dalton
Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, Gobblers Knob, and Alatna
605 AM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 60 below.

* WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits and Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* Additional Details... The winds are very light, but temperatures 
are cold enough that even light winds can cause dangerous wind 
chills. Temperatures will rise Thursday gradually improving 
conditions

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

195 
WWAK73 PAFG 152136
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1236 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

AKZ811-812-152245-
/O.CAN.PAFG.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T0100Z/
South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range-South Slopes Of The
Central Brooks Range-
Including the cities of Flaxman Island, Coldfoot, Deadhorse,
Iniakuk Lake, Prudhoe Bay, Atigun Pass, the Dalton Highway north
of MP 387, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, Wiseman, Anaktuvuk Pass, Point
Thomson, the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232, Alpine, Arctic
Village, Kuparuk, Galbraith Lake, Chandalar DOT Camp, and the
Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
1236 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
WIND CHILLS MAY BRIEFLY REACH 60F BELOW ZERO THIS AFTERNOON BUT 
TEMPERATURES WILL GRADUALLY CONTINUE TO WARM THROUGH TOMORROW AND 
INTO THE WEEKEND.

$$

AKZ831-832-152245-
/O.CAN.PAFG.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0100Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-Dalton Highway Summits-
Including the cities of Evansville, Finger Mountain, the Yukon
River Bridge, Alatna, Bettles, Prospect Creek, the Dalton Highway
from MP 39 to MP 164, Allakaket, and Gobblers Knob
1236 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
WIND CHILLS MAY BRIEFLY REACH 60F BELOW ZERO THIS AFTERNOON BUT 
TEMPERATURES WILL GRADUALLY CONTINUE TO WARM THROUGH TOMORROW AND 
INTO THE WEEKEND.

$$

AKZ837-170100-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260117T0700Z/
Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana
1236 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Delta Junction.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may result in periods of 
  significant blowing and drifting snow. Visibility may drop as low 
  as 1/4 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

394 
WWAK73 PAFG 162247
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
147 PM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

AKZ849-850-170600-
/O.EXB.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260117T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-Eastern Alaska Range
South of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of the Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP
224, the Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Trims Camp,
Black Rapids, and Donnelly Dome
147 PM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Eastern 
  Alaska Range South of Trims Camp.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ837-170600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260117T0600Z/
Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Delta Junction, Deltana, and Fort Greely
147 PM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Delta Junction.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

EK

867 
WWAK73 PAFG 170247
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
547 PM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

AKZ837-849-850-170400-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260117T0600Z/
Delta Junction-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-Eastern
Alaska Range South of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Donnelly Dome, Trims Camp, the Richardson
Highway from MP 202 to MP 224, the Richardson Highway from MP
224 to MP 259, Black Rapids, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and
Deltana
547 PM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds will continue to diminish throughout the rest of the 
evening and overnight.

$$

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1248 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

.SYNOPSIS...
A stretch of active weather is upon us as we head into the latter
portion of the week. A series of lows and fronts moving from the
Northern Pacific northward to Alaska will bring rounds of wind,
heavy snow and even mixed precipitation for some. The heaviest snow
is expected to be in the Western and Northern Interior from
Thursday evening through Saturday morning. The strongest winds
will be along the Bering Strait Coast and in the Alaska Range
Passes from Thursday through Saturday. Finally, mixed
precipitation is possible from SW Alaska to Fairbanks with the
greatest likelihood being in the Upper Kuskokwim/Middle Yukon
Valley on Friday. Any icing would likely be light.

For more in depth details, visit weather.gov/afg and click on, or
type in your location!

&&

.KEY WEATHER MESSAGES...
Central and Eastern Interior...

Updated Winter Weather Hazards and Details:

- Blizzard Warnings issued for the northern Alaska Range for light
  snow and wind gusts from 65 to 80 mph. Thursday AM to Saturday
  AM.

- Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are possible in Delta
  Junction as well, winds may gust upwards of 60 mph from Thursday
  morning through Saturday morning.

- Winds may gust up to 35 mph in Fairbanks which could result in
  blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility on Friday.

- Winter Storm Warnings issued for the southern Alaska Range for
  heavy snow and blowing snow concerns. Thursday AM to Saturday
  AM.

- Winter Storm Watches remain in effect for blowing snow and
  heavy snow from the Central Interior to the Northern Interior
  from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. (A variety of
  warnings and advisories will most likely be issued this
  afternoon and evening)

- A significant warm up is expected for the entire Interior.
  Temperatures will be near or above zero with the warmest
  temperatures (approaching 40 degrees above zero) expected near
  the northern Alaska Range.

- For more in depth details, visit weather.gov/afg and click on
  your location, or type in your location in the top left search
  bar!

West Coast and Western Interior...

Updated Winter Weather Hazards and Details:

- Blizzard Warnings issued for the Bering Strait Coast and St.
  Lawrence Island from Thursday afternoon through Saturday
  afternoon.

- Winter Storm Warnings issued from Farewell to Holy Cross,
  northward to Galena. Thursday afternoon through Friday
  afternoon.
	- Heavy snow, gusty wind and light icing is all possible.
	- Winter Weather Advisory issued for blowing/drifting snow in
   Kivalina. Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

- Winter Storm Watches remain from Huslia to the southern slopes
  of the Western Brooks Range. These will likely be updated to
  Winter Storm Warnings this evening.

- A significant warm up is expected for the entire area.
  Temperatures will be well above zero with the warmest
  temperatures (approaching 40 degrees above zero) expected from
  McGrath westward on Friday.

- For more in depth details, visit weather.gov/afg and click on
  your location, or type in your location in the top left search
  bar!

North Slope and Brooks Range..
- Cold Weather Advisories remain in effect for the Beaufort Sea
  Coast and Central Brooks Range through at least midnight
  Thursday night for wind chills to 70 below zero.

- A Blizzard Warning has been issued for Anaktuvuk and Atigun
  Passes from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon for 3 to
  6 inches of snow and wind gusts to 35 mph.

- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Point Hope from
  Thursday night through Friday evening for the potential for
  blizzard conditions.

- A significant warm up is expected Friday through the weekend
  with high temperatures near 10 above zero in the Brooks Range
  and approaching zero along the Coast.

- For more in depth details, visit weather.gov/afg and click on
  your location, or type in your location in the top left search
  bar!

&&

.FORECAST ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION...
500mb vorticity is showing a digging trough from the Beaufort Sea
southwest to the Southern Bering Sea. This is allowing southerly
flow to push into most of Northern Alaska. Light snow will
continue at times in the Interior today as a weak front moves
overhead. Heavier snow moves into SW Alaska tomorrow
afternoon/evening as a strong 500mb front moves from south to
north. The front continues to progress northward through the
Interior on Friday with periods of heavy snow likely in the
southern Alaska Range, Western Interior and Northern Interior. On
top of this, there will be very strong southerly flow aloft, so
wind gusts and blowing snow are a major concern everywhere in
Northern Alaska. Additionally, mixed precipitation is likely from
Galena southward with up to 0.10" of ice accretion likely,
especially from McGrath westward to Holy Cross. Temperatures will
spike on Friday with high temperatures ranging from the single
digits above zero along the West Coast, to near 40 above zero in
the Alaska Range.

One of the big culprits for all of these significant hazards is a
phasing upper level low and abnormally strong shortwave. This
feature is tapping moisture from 20N latitude (around Hawaii),
therefore it is very warm and very moist air. The technical term
for this atmospheric setup is an atmospheric river. This will
produce tremendous amounts of precipitation to much of Northern
Alaska from Thursday through Saturday morning.

The ECMWF/NAM are currently battling the GFS/CMC. The front on
the ECMWF/NAM is much stronger aloft and cuts northeast through a
very strong ridge over SW Alaska. The CMC and GFS are both in
line with each other. These two models feature a weaker front
which rides up and around the ridge on Friday. If the GFS and CMC
were correct, this wouldn't change too much of the forecast
besides weaker winds in the Interior. The ECMWF and NAM are
hinting at wind gusts around 30 to 40mph or greater from the AK
Range northward while the GFS/CMC have wind gusts around 10 to 15
mph. Precipitation totals look to remain very heavy, especially in
the Western Interior and southern AK Range.

Otherwise, after this system passes, persistent warmer weather
looks more likely than not through the middle of next week.

&&

.EXTENDED FORECAST DAYS 4-7...
During the beginning of the extended (Sunday), a ridge of high
pressure sets up over the panhandle of Alaska, bringing warmer
air into Northern Alaska into next week. The center of the ridge
shifts towards the mainland, bringing drier conditions for the
middle of the week. As the ridge continues to move westward, the
center may set up over the West Coast towards the end of the
week, keeping the area dry, but potentially bringing colder air
to the area.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Storm Watch for AKZ801.
     Cold Weather Advisory for AKZ811-812-824-828>832-852.
     Winter Storm Watch for AKZ811>813-819-828-831>833-846.
     Blizzard Warning for AKZ847-849.
     Winter Storm Warning for AKZ848-850.
     Winter Storm Warning for AKZ829-830-851-852.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ815.
     Blizzard Warning for AKZ820-821-827.
     Cold Weather Advisory for AKZ804-805-809.
     Winter Storm Watch for AKZ834.
     Blizzard Warning for AKZ809.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801-802-804-805-852.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ803-810.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ806-807-816-817-850-851-853-854-856.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ814-815-860.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ861.
&&

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