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Fairbanks, AK Weather Oct. 25-26: Ice, Snow, 40 MPH Gusts
Fairbanks, AK – Winter weather advisories are in effect across portions of Interior Alaska as freezing rain, accumulating snow and strong winds threaten to create difficult travel conditions Sunday, O
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-24T19:56:29.820Z
Fairbanks, AK – Winter weather advisories are in effect across portions of Interior Alaska as freezing rain, accumulating snow and strong winds threaten to create difficult travel conditions Sunday, Oct. 25, through Monday, Oct. 26.
According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, moisture moving into Interior Alaska from the west will increase the potential for freezing rain in valleys, where above freezing air temperatures and below freezing ground temperatures could allow ice to develop on exposed surfaces.
The greatest freezing rain potential is expected around Lake Minchumina through Sunday night, with another corridor of concern extending from Tanana northeastward toward the Yukon Flats.
Forecasters have issued winter weather advisories for portions of the Interior because of anticipated ice and snow accumulations.
Snowfall totals are generally expected to range from 1 to 3 inches, although amounts will vary considerably by location.
Monday's snowfall projections indicate approximately 1 inch in Fairbanks, 2 inches near Tanana and 3 inches around Bettles. Healy could receive around 1 inch, while several eastern Interior communities may see little accumulation.
Strong Winds Could Make Travel More Difficult
South to southwest winds are forecast to strengthen Sunday night into Monday, with gusts approaching 40 mph at higher elevations.
The National Weather Service projects gusts near 42 mph around Healy, 38 mph near Lake Minchumina and 31 mph around Tanana. Fairbanks could experience gusts near 20 mph.
The combination of freezing rain, accumulating snow and gusty winds could produce slippery roads, reduced visibility in areas of blowing snow and hazardous travel conditions.
Motorists traveling through affected Interior communities should monitor road conditions, allow additional travel time and prepare for rapidly changing weather.
Residents can follow the latest advisories and forecast updates at weather.gov/afg.