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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 3:32 PM Jan. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
10 inches. Total ice accretion between a Trace and 0.10". Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph (see additional details below).

* WHERE...Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, Middle Yukon Valley, North
Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow is likely, especially in the
terrain above 1500 feet as well as north towards Galena/Ruby.
Winds will gust up to 40 mph, especially Thursday evening through
Friday evening. There is a chance for significant blowing/drifting
snow, reduced visibility as well as localized power outages. There
is also a chance for freezing rain to mix in from Friday morning
through Friday evening with a Trace to 0.10" of ice possible from
the Western AK Range north/west. The greatest risk for ice
accretion will be in the Upper Kuskokwim and middle Yukon Valleys.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Delay travel if possible. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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