Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 1:06PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 2:06pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 11:00am
Description:
A strong front moves north from the Gulf of Alaska bringing rain
and snow to the Interior Friday through Saturday. Rain/snow
showers develop this afternoon around the Fortymile and move
north/west to Fairbanks by the evening hours. Fairbanks may mix
with snow Friday night between 10PM and 8AM but snow accumulations
are not expected in the valley. Locations above 1500ft will be
mostly snow, but may briefly mix with rain Friday
afternoon/evening. Snow accumulations are expected to be 2-5
inches in elevations above 1500 ft.
Rainfall amounts for the Interior valleys below 1500ft will be
around 0.25" with some locally higher amounts up to 0.5" in
heavier rain bands.
Most of the precipitation will end by late Saturday night across
the area leaving Sunday much drier with some sunshine.
Area Description:
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Fortymile Country; Delta Junction; Upper Chena River Valley; Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK