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The National Weather Service based in Fairbanks predicts snowfall accumulation between 18 to 36 inches for the eastern Alaska Range at elevations exceeding 2,500 feet, with the most significant amounts likely occurring near Isabel Pass. On Monday, southward winds are anticipated to reach 30 to 40 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 65 mph just prior to the onset of heavy snowfall. Delta Junction, Tok, and Fortymile Country are forecasted to receive 6 to 12 inches, while regions surrounding Fairbanks may see 5 to 10 inches. Meteorologists warn that travel conditions in the most affected areas could become extremely challenging, if not impossible, with the majority of the snowfall tapering off by Wednesday afternoon.

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00:00Up to three feet of snow is forecast for Alaska's eastern Alaska range this week.
00:04That snow could make travel very difficult to impossible in the hardest-hit areas,
00:09the Weather Service says.
00:10The National Weather Service in Fairbanks issued a winter storm warning for the range.
00:15It calls for 18 to 36 inches of snow above 2,500 feet.
00:19The heaviest snow is expected near Isabel Pass,
00:23where forecasters say snow in feet is possible.
00:25Before the snow, south winds could gust up to 65 miles per hour.
00:30Delta Junction, Tock, and 40-mile country could see 6 to 12 inches.
00:35Areas near Fairbanks, including Selcha and Two Rivers, could get 5 to 10 inches.
00:41Snow may fall faster than an inch an hour from Monday night into Tuesday night.
00:45Most of the snow should end by Wednesday afternoon, forecasters say.
00:49Lows near zero are then expected across much of the interior on Thursday night.
00:53Up to three feet of snow is the forecast for the Alaska range.
00:57Disclosure.
00:58This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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