Key facts
- Alert
- Winter Storm Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Fairbanks AK
- Areas
- South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Noatak Valley
- In effect
- until 4:00 PM AKDT, Oct 29, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“Travel could be very difficult.”
NWS Fairbanks AK, Winter Storm Warning, 3:01 AM AKDT Oct 28, 2026 · official alert
“Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.”
NWS Fairbanks AK, Winter Storm Warning, 3:01 AM AKDT Oct 28, 2026 · official alert
“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, 3:01 AM AKDT Oct 28, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Avoid travel if you can. The National Weather Service says travel could be very difficult, and blowing snow could sharply cut visibility.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. A winter kit with warm layers is also standard guidance.
Protect pipes, plants and pets from the cold, and check on older neighbors. Mostly rain is expected below 800 feet, so conditions can change with elevation.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance claim records show 11 claims in this area from 1990 to 2025. These counts only cover insured properties, so they do not show every flood loss.
FEMA has made two recent disaster declarations here: a flood declaration in October 2025 tied to severe storms, flooding, and the remnants of typhoon Halong, and a severe storm and flooding declaration in January 2025.
Updates
- 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 Western Brooks Range?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Fairbanks says the warning covers the South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and the Noatak Valley. It remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT Thursday.
- How much snow is expected near Red Dog Mine?
- The National Weather Service expects 6 to 12 inches near Red Dog Mine and 12 to 18 inches in the Western Brooks Range. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
- When is the heaviest snow expected?
- The National Weather Service says the heaviest snow is expected Wednesday. Temperatures cool Wednesday into Thursday, and mostly rain is expected below 800 feet.
Sources
- NWS Fairbanks AK: Winter Storm Warning, Oct 28, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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