Weather Alerts For Chena Hot Springs, AK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1233 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026 Upper Chena River Valley-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills- Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers- Including the cities of Ester Dome, Chena Hot Springs, Two Rivers, the Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Murphy Dome, the Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Haystack, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, the Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, and Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP 34 1233 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and a glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Two Rivers, and Upper Chena River Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&