Winter Storm Warning for Western Brooks Range, AK
Winter Storm Warning for Western Brooks Range, AK
US · Published Oct 29, 2026
• A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Red Dog Mine, Alaska, until 4 PM AKDT on Thursday, October 29,
• Heavy snow is expected, with accumulations ranging from 6 to 12 inches near Red Dog Mine and 12 to 18 inches in higher elevations of the Western Brooks Range. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph, creating areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. Below 800 feet, precipitation is expected to fall mostly as rain. Temperatures are forecast to cool significantly from Wednesday into Thursday, intensifying winter conditions in the region. This warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, Alaska, at 2:26 PM AKDT on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Impact & Risks

Travel conditions in the affected areas are expected to be very difficult due to heavy snow and blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility. Residents and travelers in Red Dog Mine and the South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range should prepare for hazardous conditions, especially in higher elevations where snow accumulations are expected to be the greatest. Those traveling below 800 feet may encounter rain instead of snow, but slippery roads and reduced visibility remain a concern.

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