Weather Alerts For Fairbanks/Eielson AFB, AK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1233 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026 Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana- Including the cities of the Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Harding Lake, the Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Birch Lake, Salcha, Ester, Moose Creek, North Pole, Fairbanks, Fox, the Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Eielson AFB, Fort Wainwright, and Nenana 1233 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Periods of blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Nenana, and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Isolated power outages are possible and there can be minor tree damage as a result of the wind. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing rain or freezing drizzle is possible from Friday morning into Friday afternoon. This will not be a major ice storm, but even a trace to a few hundredths of an inch of ice can result in treacherous travel conditions. Strong winds up to 40 mph can also blow most of the snow off of the trees, so blowing and drifting snow as well as low visibility is a concern. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&