Fairbanks, Alaska – Travel across western and northern Alaska will grow hazardous by 3 a.m. Tuesday as blowing snow and gusty winds reduce visibility along key rural routes and highways.
According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 3 a.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Wednesday for the Central Brooks Range, including the Dalton Highway from milepost 232 to 322 and Atigun Pass. While snowfall totals will remain light at up to 1 inch, winds could gust to 50 mph, creating significant blowing snow.
Advisories also continue through 3 p.m. Wednesday for the Lower Yukon River, Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon valleys, and the Northern Seward Peninsula. Communities including Galena, Ruby, Koyukuk, St. Marys, Pilot Station, Buckland and Deering may see 4 to 7 inches of snow with gusts up to 30 mph, while some areas could approach near-blizzard conditions with visibility near one-half mile.
Residents should delay non-essential travel, secure loose outdoor items and monitor 511.alaska.gov for updates. Hazardous conditions are expected to persist through Wednesday afternoon before gradually improving.
