Fairbanks, AK – Drivers across Alaska’s Interior are urged to use caution today as a heavy band of snowfall continues to impact areas west of Fairbanks and slowly shifts eastward.
According to the National Weather Service Fairbanks, radar imagery from 7:40 a.m. Sunday shows a concentrated snow band producing snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour. The heaviest impacts are expected between Fairbanks and Nenana, including stretches of the Parks Highway, where near-whiteout conditions are possible as the band moves through.
Forecasters say the snow band will persist through much of the day, gradually tracking east across the Interior. As it passes over individual communities, drivers may encounter sudden drops in visibility, rapidly accumulating snow, and slick road conditions.
The affected zone currently stretches from areas near Minto and Nenana north toward Fairbanks, with additional snow showers extending across surrounding Interior communities. Even brief travel during peak snowfall could become hazardous, especially for high-profile vehicles and those commuting longer distances.
Residents are advised to allow extra travel time, reduce speeds, and keep headlights on during snowfall. Officials also recommend carrying winter emergency supplies if traveling between communities today.
No improvement in visibility is expected until the snow band fully passes, after which conditions should gradually improve.
For the latest updates, travelers should monitor weather.gov/fairbanks and local road condition reports before heading out.
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