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Winter Storm Watch, Alaska

Severe

6 to 12 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 30 mph. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Saturday, June 6, 12:58 in the afternoon.

Issued
Expires

Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
6 to 12 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 30 mph Blowing snow on open roads

Map

Map of Alaska with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Anaktuvuk Pass. Also shown: Winter Storm Warning, Winter Weather Advisory. Anaktuvuk PassALASKA25 mi Anaktuvuk PassALASKA50 mi Anaktuvuk PassALASKA50 mi Anaktuvuk PassALASKA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Moderate to heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible. Wind gusts up to 30 mph possible.
Where
Central Brooks Range.
When
From Saturday evening through Monday evening.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could significantly reduce visibility.
Additional details
An unseasonably strong arctic trough will pass over the North Slope and Brooks Range this weekend into the start of next week. Widespread light snow is expected across the Arctic Coast and Arctic Plains, with heaviest totals in the Brooks Range. Winds will be strongest over Atigun Pass, where gusts up to 30 mph are expected. Heaviest snow accumulations are expected Sunday and Monday, particularly along the Dalton Highway from Chandalar Shelf over Atigun Pass to Toolik Lake and Ice Cut Hill. Locally higher totals are expected above pass level.

Updates

  1. Winter Storm Watch issued for Saturday night through Monday night. June 5, 2026

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