Key facts
- Alert
- Winter Storm Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Fairbanks AK
- Areas
- Noatak Valley
- In effect
- until 4:00 PM AKDT, Oct 19, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.”
NWS Fairbanks AK, Winter Storm Warning, 3:08 PM AKDT Oct 18, 2026 · official alert
“Travel could be very difficult.”
NWS Fairbanks AK, Winter Storm Warning, 3:08 PM AKDT Oct 18, 2026 · official alert
“Wind gusts to 35 mph will result in very low visibility at times.”
NWS Fairbanks AK, Winter Storm Warning, 3:08 PM AKDT Oct 18, 2026 · official alert
What to do
If you can, avoid travel until the warning ends. The National Weather Service says travel could be very difficult in the warned area.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Allow extra time and watch for low visibility when winds gust.
Protect pipes, plants and pets from the cold, and check on older neighbors.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 11 claims in this area between 1990 and 2025. That count covers only insured properties, so it does not show all past storm damage.
FEMA has made two recent disaster declarations that include this area: one for severe storms, flooding, and remnants of typhoon Halong on October 22, 2025, and one for a severe storm and flooding on January 15, 2025.
Updates
- The winter storm warning is no longer in effect.
- NWS Fairbanks AK issued the winter storm warning until 4:00 PM AKDT.
History here
This county: 11 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1990, most recent 2025.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
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Questions
- Is there a winter storm warning in the Noatak Valley, Alaska?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Fairbanks issued a Winter Storm Warning at 3:08 PM AKDT on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for the Noatak Valley. It runs until 4:00 PM AKDT Monday.
- How much snow is expected in the Noatak Valley?
- The National Weather Service expects 4 to 7 more inches of snow. Storm total accumulations are expected to be between 6 and 10 inches.
- How bad will travel be during this warning?
- The National Weather Service says travel could be very difficult. Wind gusts to 35 mph will cause very low visibility at times.
Sources
- NWS Fairbanks AK: Winter Storm Warning, Oct 18, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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