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Fairbanks North Star Borough weather alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska right now. The most recent was a Winter Storm Warning that ended Oct 21, 4:00 PM.

35 in the last 30 days 68 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Wind Advisory Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Fairbanks North Star Borough

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Fairbanks North Star Borough

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
Winter Storm Warning Oct 21, 3:01 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Warning Oct 21, 3:01 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Weather Advisory Oct 21, 3:01 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Warning Oct 20, 1:48 PM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Weather Advisory Oct 20, 1:48 PM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Warning Oct 20, 1:48 PM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Weather Advisory Oct 20, 4:24 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Warning Oct 20, 4:24 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Warning Oct 20, 4:24 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Warning Oct 19, 8:48 PM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Warning Oct 19, 8:48 PM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Weather Advisory Oct 19, 8:48 PM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Warning Oct 19, 10:08 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Warning Oct 19, 10:08 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Weather Advisory Oct 19, 10:08 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Watch Oct 19, 5:58 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Warning Oct 19, 5:58 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Warning Oct 18, 2:59 PM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Watch Oct 18, 2:59 PM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Watch Oct 18, 6:06 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Watch Oct 18, 6:06 AM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Special Weather Statement Oct 17, 2:54 PM Oct 18, 7:00 AM Fairbanks AK
Winter Storm Watch Oct 17, 1:47 PM Oct 21, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 14, 6:48 AM Oct 14, 7:00 AM Fairbanks AK
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 14, 12:39 AM Oct 14, 7:00 AM Fairbanks AK
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 13, 6:41 PM Oct 14, 1:00 AM Fairbanks AK
Special Weather Statement Oct 13, 1:07 AM Oct 13, 10:00 AM Fairbanks AK
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 12, 7:32 AM Oct 12, 1:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 12, 7:32 AM Oct 12, 1:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Dense Fog Advisory Oct 12, 7:21 AM Oct 12, 1:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Special Weather Statement Sep 30, 7:58 PM Oct 1, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Special Weather Statement Sep 30, 6:02 AM Sep 30, 9:00 PM Fairbanks AK
Special Weather Statement Sep 29, 3:16 PM Sep 30, 7:00 AM Fairbanks AK
Special Weather Statement Sep 28, 2:42 PM Sep 29, 3:15 PM Fairbanks AK
Special Weather Statement Sep 27, 1:58 PM Sep 28, 4:00 PM Fairbanks AK

Pattern

What Fairbanks North Star Borough gets alerted for

Every alert that named Fairbanks North Star Borough in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Wind Advisory
14
Winter Storm Warning
12
Dense Fog Advisory
9
Flood Watch
9
Special Weather Statement
7
Winter Storm Watch
5
Winter Weather Advisory
5
Hydrologic Outlook
4
Flood Advisory
3

Plain English

What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Winter Storm Warning

Heavy snow, sleet or ice that makes travel dangerous is occurring or imminent. Avoid travel if you can.

Winter Weather Advisory

Snow, sleet or freezing rain that makes travel slippery is expected. Allow extra time and drive carefully.

Winter Storm Watch

A significant winter storm is possible. Prepare for hazardous travel and stock up ahead of time.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

Dense Fog Advisory

Visibility of a quarter mile or less is expected. Slow down and use low beams.

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

Flood Watch

Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

Hydrologic Outlook

Flooding may develop over the coming days as rain, snowmelt or river levels rise.

Flood Advisory

Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.

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Alerts near Fairbanks North Star Borough

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Questions

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Where do these alerts come from?

From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Fairbanks North Star Borough. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.

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