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Early-Season Snow Triggers NWS Advisory for Interior Alaska Through Friday Night

The alert emphasizes elevation-driven snowfall, with slippery travel expected around Fairbanks and nearby mountain corridors.

WISEMAN, ALASKA - MAY 10: An aerial view of Sukakpak Mountain along the Dalton Highway on May 10, 2025 about 16 miles northeast of Wiseman, Alaska. The Dalton Highway (Alaska Route 11) stretches 414 miles across northern Alaska from Livengood (53 miles north of Fairbanks) to Prudhoe Bay. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
DENALI NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA - MAY 13: A general view of Park Road on May 13, 2025 in Denali National Park, Alaska. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The advisory runs from 2 p.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. Friday AKDT for the White Mountains, high terrain south of the Yukon River, the Chatanika and Upper Chena River valleys, and stretches of the Steese, Elliott and Chena Hot Springs Road.
  • Latest guidance calls for 3 to 6 inches at higher elevations, with 1 to 3 inches below about 1,500 feet and localized higher totals on Steese and Eagle Summits.
  • Forecasters expect a rain–snow mix at lower elevations, increasing the risk of icy roads and slick sidewalks and driveways.
  • NWS warns of slippery roads and reduced visibility affecting the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, urging slower speeds and 511 checks for road conditions.
  • The early-season event follows Fairbanks’ first inch of snow about two weeks ahead of the usual date, with NWS Fairbanks posting ongoing updates through Friday night.