Winter Weather Advisory Extended Through Saturday Afternoon in Central Brooks Range
The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Weather Advisory for the Central Brooks Range, now in effect until 4 PM AKDT Saturday, August 29, 2026.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 27, 2026, 3:21 p.m. ET
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Aug 27, 2026, 3:53 p.m. ET
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Central Brooks Range
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Central Brooks Range, in effect from 4 AM Friday, August 28, to 4 PM AKDT Saturday, August 29. The advisory covers Anaktuvuk Pass, the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322, Atigun Pass, and Galbraith Lake.
Snow, blowing snow, and periods of wintry mix are expected, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a trace to 0.05 inches possible. Wind gusts up to 30 mph could reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. Travel could be difficult.
The advisory urges travelers to slow down and use caution, and to visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
The advisory is set to expire at 4 PM AKDT Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Aug 27, 2026, 3:23 p.m. ET
Winter Weather Advisory: Travel Could Be Difficult in Central Brooks Range
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Central Brooks Range, warning that travel could be difficult. The advisory is in effect from 4 AM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Saturday, August 28-29, 2026, and will lift at 4 PM AKDT Saturday.
Snow, blowing snow, and periods of wintry mix are expected, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a trace to 0.05 inches possible. Wind gusts up to 30 mph could reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times.
The advisory covers Anaktuvuk Pass, the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322, Atigun Pass, and Galbraith Lake. The Weather Service advises slowing down and using caution while traveling, and recommends checking road conditions at 511.alaska.gov or by calling 5 1 1.
Aug 27, 2026, 3:21 p.m. ETFirst report
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Central Brooks Range
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Central Brooks Range, effective from 4 AM Friday, August 28, 2026, to 4 PM AKDT Saturday, August 29, 2026. The advisory covers Anaktuvuk Pass, the Dalton Highway from milepost 232 to 322, Atigun Pass, and Galbraith Lake.
Snow, blowing snow, and periods of wintry mix are expected, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a trace to 0.05 inches possible. Wind gusts up to 30 mph could reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. Travel could be difficult.
The advisory urges travelers to slow down and use caution. For the latest road conditions, visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1.
The advisory is in effect until 4 PM AKDT Saturday, August 29, 2026.
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