Fairbanks, AK – Residents across Interior Alaska should prepare for additional snowfall developing this evening and continuing through Sunday night, with the heaviest snow expected west of Fairbanks and along higher terrain routes.
According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, an area of heavy snow is forecast to form tonight from Denali National Park northward to the Dalton Highway summits. Snowfall rates could reach or exceed one inch per hour in the most intense bands, creating difficult travel conditions.
Forecast totals vary significantly by location. Areas south and southwest of Fairbanks, including Healy, Anderson, and Cantwell, could see 8 to 12 inches of additional snow through Sunday night. Parts of the western Interior, such as Lake Minchumina and Rampart, are expected to receive 4 to 6 inches, while Fairbanks itself may pick up around 3 inches.
Lighter amounts are forecast farther east, including Circle and Delta Junction, where totals generally range from 2 to 4 inches.
Visibility may drop below one-half mile at times, particularly in higher terrain where wind gusts over 30 mph could lead to blowing and drifting snow. The National Weather Service notes a sharp west-to-east snowfall gradient, with the most impactful conditions concentrated west of Fairbanks.
Drivers along the Dalton Highway and those traveling through mountain passes should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions, slower travel, and potential delays.
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