Air Traffic Control Developmental
Situational Awareness
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Inflight Event / Encounter VFR In IMC; Inflight Event / Encounter Weather / Turbulence
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Human Factors; Weather
I was training on the R-Side on Sectors 04-15-16; and FAI Approach called my D-side concerning a VFR aircraft; Aircraft Y; having trouble maintaining VFR. The aircraft was at 15;500 feet headed northeast bound from FAI. We immediately started researching weather through the Flight Data Printer (FDP); weather cameras; and gathering PIREPs from other aircraft. We decided that the airports west of FAI were the best options and sent him in that direction. One of my biggest concerns for this pilot was hypoxia. He didn't have oxygen on board the aircraft.Shortly thereafter Aircraft X called from the same area at 11;500 feet having the same issue only he was in IMC; and was unable to climb higher. We sent him in the same direction and he started picking up icing. He then began having trouble maintaining altitude; but he was well above the terrain. For this reason we [gave priority handling to] the aircraft.We continued gathering PIREPs and working them far enough east that they were able to find clear air. Both aircraft were eventually handed off to FAI approach and they were able to land safely.
ZAN Center Controller reported two aircraft that were VFR needed help due to weather and icing; both aircraft were helped and landed safely.