NewsAlaska Winter Storm Warning: Up to 16 Inches Forecast in Brooks Range
The National Weather Service says travel could be very difficult in portions of northern Alaska as a two-wave snow event continues into Monday.
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FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Oct. 25, 2026 — The National Weather Service has maintained winter storm warnings for parts of northern Alaska through 10 p.m. AKDT Monday, October 26. The agency's October 25 warning covers the south slopes of the central Brooks Range and the Upper Koyukuk Valley, with snow and travel hazards expected to persist into Monday.
Where are the Alaska winter storm warnings?
The south slopes of the central Brooks Range are forecast to receive 8–16 inches of snow, with gusts as high as 35 mph. The warned area includes Coldfoot, Wiseman, Chandalar DOT Camp and the Dalton Highway between mileposts 165 and 232, according to the Fairbanks NWS bulletin issued October 25.
In the Upper Koyukuk Valley, including Bettles, Alatna, Allakaket and Evansville, the NWS forecasts 8–12 inches and gusts up to 30 mph. These are forecast accumulation ranges, not verified snow totals already measured on the ground.
When is the heaviest snow expected?
The NWS describes a two-wave storm on the south slopes of the central Brooks Range. A lighter interval Sunday afternoon and overnight is expected to be followed by renewed heavier snow on Monday morning through the evening. A break in precipitation should not be mistaken for the end of the warning.
The warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time Monday, unless the weather service changes or cancels it. Alaska's weather and road conditions can shift rapidly, so the time-stamped bulletin matters more than an undated social media screenshot.
How could the storm affect roads and travel?
The agency specifically warns that travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow and reduced visibility may complicate trips along affected stretches of the Dalton Highway and local routes. The official advisory advises travelers to carry extra food, water and a flashlight and to check Alaska 511 road conditions before setting out.
The forecast is geographically limited. It does not mean that all of Alaska, Anchorage or Fairbanks is under the same winter storm warning. Readers should search for their own community and the latest NWS zone bulletin.
How to follow verified Alaska weather alerts
The National Weather Service's Fairbanks forecast office publishes updated watches, warnings and local forecasts. The linked warning summary identifies the affected communities, snowfall ranges and expiration times. Road restrictions, closures and emergency instructions should be checked with Alaska 511 and local authorities, rather than inferred from a snow forecast.
Quick questions
How much snow is forecast in the Brooks Range?
Eight to 16 inches on the south slopes of the central Brooks Range, according to the October 25 NWS bulletin.
When does the warning end?
The referenced warning is scheduled through 10 p.m. AKDT on Monday, October 26, subject to updates.
Is the photo from the Alaska storm?
No. The photograph is a clearly labeled representative winter scene from outside Alaska.
Sources and verification
This independently written article summarizes dated primary records and corroborating reporting. The photo is a licensed representative illustration of the topic, not an image from the event.
- National Weather Service Fairbanks: October 25 warnings and advisories
- National Weather Service Fairbanks forecast office
- Alaska 511 official road conditions
- NWS forecast for the Upper Koyukuk Valley
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